The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid  has been awarded CEO of the Year Oil and Gas (Downstream) and the CEO of the Year Public Sector, respectively at the   3rd edition of the Ghana CEO awards 2024, held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.

Both awards were given   to Dr. Mustapha Abdul- Hamid in recognition for his exceptional business practices, achievements, and leadership qualities exhibited at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in driving economic growth while making meaningful contributions to the overall economy.

It will be recalled that the NPA Boss was adjudged the Best CEO of the year 2023, and also, in 2022, he  received the Outstanding Public Sector CEO's Award.

This year, however, Dr. Abdul -Hamid carried home two  different awards - CEO of the Year Oil and Gas  (Downstream) and the CEO of the Year Public Sector, crowning his hardwork and examplarly leadership as the CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).

In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority( NPA),  who doubles as the President of the Africa Refiners and distributors Association (ARDA)  Dr. Mustapha Abdul- Hamid dedicated the two awards to the Directors, Departmental heads as well as Management, and staff of the NPA for their hard work and dedication towards the tenet and vision of the National Petroleum Authority.

He said, this year's theme, "CEO's for Climate: Steering Towards a Greener Future" is timely and appropriate, given that global warming and climate change has been at the top on the government of  Ghana's agenda in recent years.

According to him, energy  solutions that address developmental issues related to economic growth, environmental, and social equity are simultaneously needed by developing nations

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, therefore, affirmed the NPA's commitment to ensuring  Ghana achieves its target of cleaner energy levels by 2030. 

Adding that, the  National Petroleum Authority (NPA) guided by Act 691 will continue to supervise the downstream industry to supply environmentally sustainable oil and gas products to consumers.

This year's award brought together individuals 

demonstrated to be a model of business excellence in the private and public sector to  recognize their significant role in driving economic growth while making meaningful changes in Ghana's economy.

The Guest of Honour, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, whose speech was read on his behalf by the Minister of Information, Hajia Fatimatu Abubakar, acknowledged the  immense contributions the private and public sector have made over the years to Ghana's economy.

 He urged them to also support the government in it quest to achieve a greener future in Ghana.

The CEO of the Year Awards is an annual  prestigious celebration meant to acknowledge individuals who embody exceptional business practices, achievements, and leadership qualities in Ghana.

 This prestigious accolade recognizes their significant role in driving economic growth while making meaningful contributions to the economy.