The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, on Monday, June 23, inaugurated the reconstituted governing board of the Volta River Authority (VRA), following their appointment by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State.

In a ceremony held in Accra today, Hon. Jinapor stressed the board’s critical role in steering Ghana’s flagship power utility through the nation’s accelerating energy transition agenda; “This board has been entrusted with the task of improving VRA’s operations, optimising hydro and thermal assets, and firmly anchoring renewable initiatives within the Authority’s core mandate. VRA must work to be the lead institution when it comes to power generation.” he said.

In his address, Hon. Jinapor outlined several strategic priorities which the new board is expected to deliver on:

1. Operational revitalization
2. Accelerated green transition
3. Human capital and local capacity
4. Public and stakeholder engagement

Hon. Jinapor further affirmed the government’s continued commitment and support to the Board; “The Ministry will give you the needed support to deliver on your mandate. His Excellency the President has absolute confidence in the capabilities of the members of this board. As a board, you should lead VRA to champion the reforms in the power sector.”

On behalf of the members of the Board, the Chairman thanked the President for the appointment and pledged to work assiduously to salvage the dwindling fortunes of VRA. “The fortunes of VRA have stagnated and dwindled over the years as a result of government policies. We will provide strategic guidance and direction to bring VRA back as the lead power generator in the sub-region and Africa”.

The members of the new governing board of the Volta River Authority are:

1. Ing. Jabesh Amissah -Arthur (Chairman)
2. Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo (Ag. Chief Executive)
3. Dr. Lawrence Ofosu Adjare
4. Hon. Collins Dauda
5. Hon. Fred Kwesi Agbenyo
6. Lawyer Wonder Victor Kutor
7. Awulai Attibrukusu III
8. Lawyer Peggy Addo