Government has rolled out key policy interventions in recent months to stabilise Ghana’s energy sector and end the persistent load shedding that gripped the nation following a 700-megawatt generation shortfall in December 2024, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has said.

Delivering a speech on his behalf at the Ninth Ghana Energy Awards in Accra on Friday, Mr Jinapor said the reforms underway are designed to strengthen energy security, reinforce economic stability, and support sustainable industrial growth. This year’s event was held on the theme: “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar for National Development.”

According to the Minister, the theme reflects the vital role the energy sector plays in national transformation, and the government’s ongoing efforts to build a more resilient and efficient system across the entire energy value chain.

He noted that the government inherited an energy sector facing severe challenges but has since introduced comprehensive measures—from power generation to transmission, distribution, exploration, and financing—aimed at restoring stability and improving performance.

“The energy sector is not just about infrastructure and investment; it is about people, professionals, and investors who drive the needed growth,” he said, adding that the Ministry continues to operate an open-door policy that welcomes ideas from stakeholders to advance national development.

Mr Jinapor commended the Ghana Energy Awards for recognising excellence and helping to maintain momentum within the sector.

He described the awards as a reflection of collective commitment to building a stronger and more secure energy future.

Chairman of the Awarding Panel, Mr Kwame Jantuah, praised the scheme for evolving into a platform for thought leadership that shapes dialogue and drives progress.

He highlighted the integration of technology into its operations and the strengthening of collaborations across the energy value chain.

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Energy Awards, Mr Henry Teinor, said the awards had grown into a symbol of innovation, prestige and distinction, celebrating achievements that inspire excellence beyond Ghana’s borders.

At the event, Mr Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority, was named Energy Personality of the Year (Male), while Ms Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas Limited, won Energy Personality of the Year (Female).

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to consolidate recent gains and pursue long-term goals that ensure sustainable electricity delivery and a robust energy sector capable of supporting national development.