The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bui Power Authority (BPA), Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, on Friday, September 19, 2025, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area, President of the Buipe Traditional Council, and Vice President of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.
The visit followed an official invitation extended to the CEO to grace the upcoming 17th Annual Buipe Damba Festival (BUDAFEST).
Ing. Eduakwa Sam expressed appreciation to the Buipewura and his elders for the warm welcome and congratulated the Traditional Council on the upcoming celebration. He further pledged the Authority’s support to ensure a successful grand durbar.
Commending BPA for its efforts in renewable energy expansion, the Buipewura urged the Acting CEO to fast-track the construction of a Solar PV Plant in Buipe, noting that the project would create jobs for the youth and boost the local economy.
His Royal Majesty also raised concerns over the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) activities upstream of the Black Volta River, which he said is affecting the township’s water supply. In a gesture of customary goodwill, the Buipewura presented Ing. Eduakwa Sam with a traditional smock.
In response, Ing. Eduakwa Sam assured the Buipewura and the Traditional Council of Bui Power Authority’s commitment to commence work on the Solar PV Plant as part of efforts to expand clean energy generation and support the local community.
