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Edudzi Tameklo pays courtesy call on fmr. President Kufuor ahead of NPA @20 celebrations
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on former President John Agyekum Kufuor at his residence in Peduase.
The visit formed part of activities to officially inform the former President about the upcoming celebrations marking the NPA’s 20th anniversary.
Mr Tameklo commended former President Kufuor for his vision and leadership in establishing the NPA, noting that the institution continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, transparency, and consumer protection within Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector.
He extended an official invitation to the former President to participate in the anniversary celebrations.
Former President Kufuor expressed appreciation to Mr Tameklo and the NPA team for the recognition and accepted the invitation.
He encouraged the CEO to uphold the values of integrity and professionalism in managing the Authority for the continued growth and stability of the petroleum industry.
Mr Tameklo was accompanied by a delegation from the NPA, including Mr Joseph Awan, Director of Risk and Chairman of the 20th Anniversary Planning Committee; Mrs Maria Oquaye, Director of Corporate Affairs and Co-Chair of the Planning Committee; Mrs Racheal Naa Atswei Nee-Okpey, Head of Communications; Mrs Genevieve Bissue, Head of Protocol and Logistics; Mr Emmanuel Mensah Hanson, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive; and Mr Maxwell Boakye, Special Aide to the Chief Executive.
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
