Energy Minister commends ECG boss
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has commended the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Kwame Kpekpena for his exemplary leadership, which has significantly strengthened the company’s participation in the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) in the energy sector.
He said by ensuring improved transparency, accurate monthly declarations, and the timely remittance of collections, Mr Kpekpena has led ECG to help increase revenue collections, enhanced liquidity across the energy value chain, and a more stable financial position for the sector.
The Minister stated this at a ceremony to honour Mr Kpekpena as the Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP) Champion of the Year 2025.
The citation, issued under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the Energy Sector Recovery Programme, commends Ing. Kpekpena for his unwavering commitment to driving financial and operational turnaround within the energy sector, particularly at ECG.
The award acknowledges his strategic direction, discipline, and accountability, which have helped restore confidence and renewed momentum in the implementation of the ESRP agenda.
The citation further highlights Ing. Kpekpena’s emphasis on operational integrity, which has ensured ECG’s continued reliability as a key revenue allocator within the sector — an achievement widely acknowledged by stakeholders.
“For your visionary leadership, relentless pursuit of operational excellence, and decisive contributions to a strengthened financial architecture of the energy sector, you are deservedly honoured as the Energy Sector Recovery Programme Champion of the Year, 2025,” the citation stated.
