President John Dramani Mahama has appointed former Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mrs. Charlotte Osei as a member of the newly constituted board of the Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC).
The nine-member board is expected to provide strategic oversight and help drive the transformation of the state-owned gas company.
President Mahama named Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi as Chairman of the new Board.
The announcement, made in an official release dated April 30, 2025, signals a renewed focus on strong leadership and operational reform in the energy sector.
The newly appointed members are;
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Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi as Chairman
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Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay (Acting CEO)
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Mr. Emmanuel Vincent
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Ms. Nasira Afrah Gyekye (MP)
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Ms. Charlotte Osei
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Mr. Samuel Kwame Barlu
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Awulae Agyefi Kwame II
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Mr. Baba Abdul Jamal Adama
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Mr. Blay Nyameke Armah (MP)
Each brings a unique mix of experience and insight, which the government expects to shape the company’s future.
According to the statement signed by Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, Head of Corporate Communication, the appointments reflect the President’s confidence in the board’s capacity to drive efficiency and reform.
The company looks forward to working with the new board to address operational challenges, improve service delivery, and strengthen community relations.
At a brief swearing-in ceremony, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, praised the appointees for answering the call to serve.
He urged them to lead with integrity, strategic clarity, and responsibility. He noted that Ghana Gas plays a critical role in industrial development and must meet rising expectations.
The Minister added that the Ministry is actively working to strengthen regulatory and financial frameworks in the gas sector.
This, he explained, will help ensure long-term competitiveness and sustainability. As global energy transitions accelerate, Ghana must reposition itself, and Ghana Gas is expected to lead that charge.
Hon. Jinapor concluded by encouraging the board to focus on operational excellence, financial discipline, and effective stakeholder engagement. Their performance, he emphasized, will directly impact Ghana’s progress in energy and economic development.
