Salaga South MP Joins GNPC at Africa Oil Week as Corporation Marks 40th Anniversary

Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, Member of Parliament for Salaga South, joined board members of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) celebration, which also coincided with the launch of GNPC’s 40th anniversary.

The event featured a major highlight as Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah, CEO of GNPC, assumed the presidency of the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA), further cementing Ghana’s leadership role in Africa’s energy sector.

The APPA-AOW activities were preceded by an official dinner at the Presidency, graced by the Vice President, while President John Dramani Mahama officially launched the anniversary celebrations at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

About Africa Oil Week (AOW)

Africa Oil Week is a premier energy conference and exhibition that brings together industry leaders to unlock Africa’s energy potential. The 2025 edition is expected to attract over 1,600 delegates from more than 70 countries, including ministers, government officials, and energy experts. The event provides a platform for deal-making, investment promotion, and dialogue on sustainable development and energy transformation across Africa.

GNPC at 40

Founded four decades ago to spearhead the development of Ghana’s petroleum industry, GNPC has grown into a key driver of the country’s energy sector. The anniversary celebration not only reflects on past achievements but also underscores Ghana’s rising influence in Africa’s energy landscape.