By Dominic Hlordzi
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reinforced its public safety and consumer protection outreach during the 2026 Kwahu Easter festivities, combining targeted education campaigns with support for the Nkoko Nketenkete,now Nkoko Ak3se3 initiative.
The Authority’s engagement received strong backing from the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwahu South, Hon. Effah Osei Bonsu, who described the initiative as a timely intervention to promote local enterprise.
He commended the National Broiler Secretariat and the Municipal Assembly for creating a platform that highlights the importance of the local poultry industry.
Mr. Osei Bonsu also called on the NPA to broaden its advocacy to include the promotion of Nkoko Akɛseɛ and clean cooking practices under the “Cook it Right” campaign.
The MCE praised the Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Edudzi Tameklo, for the Authority’s partnership and continued support.
As part of its regulatory mandate, the NPA organized extensive public sensitisation exercises across major event centres, including the Kwahu Business Forum, the Kwahu Food Village at Mpraeso, as well as Abetifi, Nkwatia, and the Chicken Festival (Nkoko Ak3se3) Village.
The engagements focused on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) safety, consumer rights, and complaint resolution mechanisms.
It also highlighted the dangers of fuel siphoning and stressed the importance of prioritising fuel quality over quantity.
Patrons, food vendors, and other stakeholders received practical guidance on safe handling and usage of petroleum products.
Leading the NPA delegation was the Director of Consumer Services, Mrs. Eunice Budu-Nyarko, who reiterated the Authority’s commitment to protecting lives and property through continuous public education, particularly during large local and national gatherings.
Adding to the broader conversation, the National Coordinator of the National Broiler Project Directorate under the Office of the Minister of State for Special Initiatives, Kelvin Ocran, underscored the critical role of energy, especially LPG in the poultry value chain.
He noted that efficient and hygienic preparation of chicken and other foods depends heavily on access to safe and reliable cooking energy.
“Cooking it right is essential,” he said.
Mr. Ocran explained that LPG not only improves efficiency for food vendors at events like the Kwahu Food Village but also promotes hygiene, reduces reliance on traditional biomass (like charcoal and fuel wood) and contributes to better public health outcomes.
Whilst thanking the NPA for its continued support, he further emphasised that as demand for locally produced chicken grows, ensuring safe and adequate LPG supply and usage will be key to sustaining the industry and strengthening the broader poultry ecosystem.
The NPA’s educational campaign at the Kwahu Easter highlighted a coordinated national development approach linking consumer safety, energy access, market education and support for local industry while reinforcing its regulatory oversight mandate.
