The NPA team with the awards
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. Abdul- Hamid in recognition for his exceptional business practices, achievements, and leadership qualities exhibited at the NPA in driving economic growth.
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.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA who doubles as the President of the Africa Refiners and distributors Association (ARDA) 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’s agenda in recent years.
According to him, energy solutions that addresses 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 NPA guided by Act 691 will continue to supervise the downstream industry to supply environmentally sustainable oil and gas products to consumers.
Guest of Honour, Vice President 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 sectors have made over the years to the country’s economy.
He urged them to continue supporting the government in its quest to achieve a greener future.
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.