Africa must own its energy future – Veep
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for greater African ownership of the continent’s energy sector, saying stronger local companies and technical institutions are needed to unlock its full potential. She said Africa must play a greater role in developing its energy resources and building the industries required to create jobs and economic opportunities … The post…
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice-President of Ghana, has advocated for a greater African presence in the continent's energy sector. In her view, the establishment of robust local companies and technical institutions is essential to unleash the full potential of Africa's energy resources. Speaking at a high-level meeting in Accra on Monday, Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that Africa must assume a more significant role in harnessing its energy assets and developing the industries necessary to generate employment and economic prospects for its rapidly expanding population.
This call came ahead of the 2026 Africa Oil Week, a significant event organized by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and ExxonMobil.
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