Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has commended Cenpower Generation Company for its contribution to Ghana’s electricity supply, industrial growth and national development.
She said the company’s Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP) had demonstrated the capacity of Ghanaian businesses, technical professionals and strategic partners to deliver major infrastructure projects.
The Vice President made the remarks during an event commemorating 10 years since construction began on the Kpone Independent Power Plant.
She congratulated the company’s board, management, employees and partners for their contributions towards strengthening the country’s electricity generation capacity.
“Their contributions help ensure a reliable electricity supply, thereby supporting industrial growth, job creation and national development,” she said.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang described the facility as a significant achievement in Ghana’s energy sector, noting that it was the country’s first greenfield independent power project developed through project financing.
She said the plant’s ability to operate on multiple fuel sources provided additional flexibility and resilience in electricity generation.
“It demonstrates the capacity of Ghanaian enterprise, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships to deliver major infrastructure projects,” she stated.
Beyond electricity generation, the Vice President highlighted Cenpower’s contributions to surrounding communities, particularly its environmental clean-up initiatives and support for local educational institutions.
She commended the company for these interventions and encouraged management to strengthen its relationship with host communities.
“I also commended Cenpower for its contributions to surrounding communities, including environmental clean-up initiatives and support for local educational institutions,” she said.
She further urged the company to maintain high standards in its operations, particularly in environmental protection and workplace safety.
The Vice President also linked the importance of Cenpower’s operations to Ghana’s broader economic ambitions, stressing that reliable electricity was essential to industrialisation and the implementation of government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda.
She noted that investments in infrastructure and industrial production required an energy system capable of providing dependable power to businesses.
“Investments in infrastructure, industrialisation and the 24-Hour Economy depend on an energy system capable of supporting businesses and sustaining production,” she added.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang said government remained committed to addressing financial challenges in the energy sector while ensuring electricity was reliable, affordable and accessible to all, particularly underserved communities.
