Energy Minister Inaugurates Reconstituted VRA Governing Board

Accra, Ghana - 24 June, 2025 - The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has sworn in the reconstituted governing board of the Volta River Authority (VRA), tasking them with steering the nation's flagship power utility through its energy transition agenda.

The board's inauguration comes after President John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State, appointed the new members.

In his address, Hon. Jinapor emphasized the board's critical role in improving VRA's operations, optimizing its hydro and thermal assets, and driving renewable energy initiatives. He outlined four strategic priorities for the board to focus on: operational revitalization, accelerated green transition, human capital and local capacity development, and public and stakeholder engagement.

The Minister assured the board of the government's continued support and commitment to their mandate, noting that President Mahama has absolute confidence in their capabilities. Hon. Jinapor urged the board to lead VRA in championing reforms in the power sector.

“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 at a ceremony in Accra.

The new board members 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

In his response, the Chairman, Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, thanked the President for the appointment and pledged to work tirelessly to restore VRA's fortunes, which have stagnated and dwindled over the years.

He promised to provide strategic guidance and direction to make VRA the lead power generator in the sub-region and Africa.

“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”.

Source: Lead News Online