By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has inaugurated a new Board for Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), with a directive to fast-track the country’s long-standing ambition of adding nuclear energy to its power mix.
Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Jinapor said Ghana’s nuclear dream dates back to the era of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who first envisioned the development of nuclear power for national growth. However, he noted that despite decades of planning, the country has yet to deliver a functional nuclear power programme.
“Since the days of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, our country has aspired to develop nuclear power for electricity generation. Yet, despite decades of effort, this vision has not fully materialised,” he stated.
The Minister emphasised that global experience has proven the importance of stable and affordable base-load energy for economic development. Nuclear power, he added, remains a reliable path toward achieving sustained industrial growth.
“Every country seeking sustained growth needs access to stable, affordable base-load energy, and nuclear power remains one of the most reliable pathways to achieve this,” he noted.
Mr. Jinapor urged the Board to “break new ground” and push the nuclear agenda beyond feasibility discussions toward concrete action.
“I have charged the Board to accelerate progress and deliver on the long-standing objective of adding nuclear power to our national energy mix.”
New Board Members of Nuclear Power Ghana
The newly inaugurated Board is composed of:
Emmanuel Appiah-Korang — Chairman
Ing. Samuel Boakye Dampare
Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo
Bernard Kofi Ellis
Benedict Kofi Wompeh
Nana Akyaa Amoah-Amissah
The inauguration forms part of ongoing national efforts to reposition the energy sector for long-term stability, decarbonisation, and economic competitiveness.
