41 h. ago Private sector key to averting energy sector collapse – John Jinapor

Energy Minister John Jinapor has warned that Ghana’s energy sector is on the brink of collapse if urgent measures, including private sector participation, are not implemented to address its financial challenges.

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42 h. ago Outstanding liabilities about GH₵80 billion – Energy Minister reveals

Energy Minister John Jinapor has revealed that Ghana’s energy sector is grappling with outstanding liabilities of approximately GH₵80 billion, with the debt

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Energy Debt Crisis Ignites Debate Over Privatization and Market Reforms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-debt-crisis-ignites-debate-over-privatization-and-market-reforms/Ghana’s energy sector is teetering under a $3 billion debt burden, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed during his parliamentary vetting this week, sparking urgent calls for privatization and structural reforms to prevent systemic collapse. The staggering figure, compounded by $1.2 billion owed to independent power producers (IPPs), has exposed deep flaws in a state-dominated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-debt-crisis-ignites-debate-over-privatization-and-market-reforms/

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6 d. ago Eni applauds Energy Ministry’s decision to withdraw Sankofa oil field unitisation directives

Eni, a global leader in the energy sector, has welcomed the decision by Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to withdraw the Unitisation Directives issued in 2020 concerning the Sankofa oil field.

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6 d. ago Eni applauds Energy Ministry’s decision to withdraw Sankofa oil field unitisation directives, commits to boost investments

Eni, a global leader in the energy sector, has welcomed the decision by Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to withdraw the Unitisation Directives issued in 2020 concerning the Sankofa oil field.

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7 d. ago ‘Education Ministry will seek private sector support to revitalise school sports’ – Dr Clement Apaak

Deputy Education Minister-designate, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has reiterated the ministry’s commitment to finding innovative ways to fund and revitalize school sports. The impact of school sports on talent development has declined drastically in recent years, mainly due to a lack of funds to organize competitions and nurture young athletes. Dr. Apaak revealed that the […]

Sport

9 d. ago Lydia Akanvariba cannot reform the public sector – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, the minister of state designate for Public Sector Reforms, suggesting that she is not suitable for the role.

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9 d. ago Government will strengthen digitalisation – Lydia Akanvariba

The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms says government will strengthen the various digital platforms started by the immediate past government to make the public sector efficient and productive.

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9 d. ago Energy Minister meets with IPPs, power sector agencies on strategies to ensure reliable power supply

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and key stakeholders in the power sector to deliberate on measures aimed at ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply.

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9 d. ago Leadership not only about experience – Lydia Lamisi responds to Martin Kpebu

Minister of State Designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has defended her qualifications for the role, insisting that experience alone is not the ultimate determinant of leadership.

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1 week ago Public Sector Reforms Minister nominee calls for national dialogue on recruitment

Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Akanvariba, has called for a comprehensive national dialogue on recruitment and capacity building within Ghana’s public sector.

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1 week ago I’ll push for monitoring and evaluation, appraisal system in public service – Lydia Akanvariba

Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Akanvariba, has vowed to champion the implementation of a robust monitoring, evaluation, and appraisal system across the public service to enhance motivation and productivity.

Sport

1 week ago I was a victim of employment revocation when NPP took over in 2017 – Public Sector Minister nominee

Minister of State nominee for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has disclosed that she was a victim of employment revocation when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took office in 2017. However, she assured that she would not engage in dismissals but rather focus on implementing the right measures to enhance efficiency in the public […]

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1 week ago ‘I’ll still work perfectly at the Health Ministry’ – Lydia Akanvariba

The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba says she would "perfectly" perform at the Ministry of Health should President John Mahama reassign her to that sector.

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1 week ago Digitalisation is a key driver of our public sector – Lydia Akanvariba

The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has underscored that digitalisation is a crucial driver for transforming the public sector.

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2 w. ago Swiss Ambassador pays courtesy call on Energy Minister John Jinapor

The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, on Wednesday, 19th February, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, to discuss areas of mutual cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Energy, focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Switzerland, particularly in renewable energy, energy […]

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2 w. ago Energy Minister to form committee to restructure petroleum downstream sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed plans to constitute a stakeholder committee to undertake a comprehensive reform of the downstream petroleum sector. The move is to ensure that the industry supplies enough fuel to meet the growing demand of the product. Speaking at the first downstream dialogue by the Chamber […]

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