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By Amadu Kamil Sanah, GNA
Accra, August 2, GNA – Togbe Afede XIV,
Chairman of the board of directors of the independent power chamber
Producers, Distribution Companies and Bulk Consumers, Ghana (CIPDiB), stated
the formation of the room was long overdue.
He said that it was a normal practice that
operators in the same field of expertise and service delivery have joined forces
together to push and influence national policy to address the concerns of
citizens, not only in the energy sector, but in all sectors.
Togbe Afede made the remarks at the
Inauguration of the Board of Directors of the 15-member House
technical and political orientation for its members.
Board members also include;, Mr. Kwame
Pianim, Economist, Mr. Samuel Nana Brew-Butler, Executive Director (MD),
Cenpower Generations, Mr. Qun Yang – President, Sunon Asogli Power Ghana
Limited, Mr. Reginald France – Member of the Board of Directors of Early Power Limited, Mr. Daniel
Acheampong – Managing Director, Valco, Erik Van Der Staaij, MD
Tex Styles Ghana Ltd and Mr. Bhavesh Kumar – MD, B5 Plus Limited.
The other members are; Mr Murat Captug –
Country Director, Aksa Energy, Mr. Kelvin Wu, MD, BXC, Mr. Volkan Buyukbicer,
National Director, Karpowership, Victor Noja, CEO of CENIT Power, Mr. Norbert Anku,
MD, Enclave Power, Mr. Kojo Fosu, CEO of Trojan Power Ltd, Mr. David Kwadzo
Ametefe, former Commissioner, Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC)
and Mr. Elikplim Apertorgbor, CEO of CIPDiB.
He said that the work and fortune of the
companies were inextricably linked and none of the companies could survive
without the other.
"Instead of forming separately
badociations, it is commendable that we have come together to pursue a common goal.
our goal and, more importantly, that of Ghana's economic development.
progress, "he I said.
Togbe Afede who is also president of the
The House of National Chiefs explained that the House would serve as a forum for
coordinate the activities of independent energy producers and contribute to the
formulation of government policy.
He also emphasized the need for planning and
invest in research to build the capacity of members of the House.
Mr Apetorgbor stated that the objectives of the
Chamber was to provide the research of the industry and the committed strategy to improve
commercial viability and sustainability of the industry and to coordinate and
facilitates the activities of industry stakeholders to promote healthy and
competition between members and the industry.
He said that it was also to plead, to put pressure
policies that would promote the best interests of its members, would
Advocate for policies and represent the voice of members in government legislation
which can affect the industry.
"We will also organize internally and
off-site training and workshops for members and non-members ".
The other officials present were from
US Embbady in Accra, Volta River Authority, Ghana Electricity Company,
National Investment Bank and OmniBSIC.
PPIs produce a total capacity of 2598 MW
constituting 57% of the production in the national network.
Business members of the room include:
Sunon-Asogli, BXC Solar, Central CENIT, Karpower, Cen Power, among others.
GNA
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