The NPA team at the awards ceremony
The Ghana Business Awards has recognised the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid as the Public Sector Personality of the Year.
The event, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, also honoured the NPA with the Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award, affirming the Authority’s dedication to community welfare and sustainable growth.
The recognition of Dr. Abdul-Hamid as Public Sector Personality of the Year does not only highlight his visionary leadership but also underscores his commitment to transformative changes within the NPA.
Known for his strategic approach and drive for innovation, Dr. Abdul-Hamid has steered significant reforms that have positioned the NPA as a benchmark in public sector management and corporate integrity within Ghana’s petroleum dowstream industry.
Under Dr. Abdul-Hamid’s direction that focus on uplifting local communities and promoting sustainable business practices the Authority has implemented numerous CSR programmes that address critical needs in education, health, and water access, making a measurable difference across the country.
The CSR programmes reflect the NPA’s ongoing commitment to creating lasting change in health, education, and infrastructure, improving lives for many Ghanaians.
Deputy Chief Executive, Linda Asante, accompanied by Director of Quality Assurance Setsoafia Komla Abgenoto, Head of Expenditure Prince Amoako Nuamah, and other members of the Corporate Affairs team received the awards on behalf of Dr. Abdul-Hamid.
The Ghana Business Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence across industries, shortlisted 126 individuals and organisations this year. Themed, “Business Unity for Climate Impact: Innovating for a Sustainable Future,” the event highlighted the importance of sustainable practices in today’s business environment.
In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Chief Director Robert Patrick Ankobea commended the business community’s dedication to growth, noting that Ghana’s tourism sector ranks among the highest contributors to GDP. He urged businesses to prioritise transparency, responsibility, and value creation for Ghanaians.