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President John Mahama has appointed legal practitioner, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Petroleum Commission.
The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Constitution and Section 11 (1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821).
This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the President on Friday, January 17, 2025.
The statement said the appointment is pending receipt of the Constitutionally required advice of the Board of the Commission, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
It further added that the appointment takes effect from Friday, January 17, 2025.
Victoria has previously served on the Board of Petroleum Commission and has a wealth of experience in the energy sector.
She has also worked as Deputy Head, Economic Section, Economic Trade attaché of the Swiss Embassy.
The lawyer has had a stint with Hogan and Lovell, UK under International Lawyers for Africa program.
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