President Akufo-Addo has named Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), succeeding Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, who assumed the CEO role in April 2022.

Joseph Abuabu Dadzie, formerly the deputy chief executive (DCE) responsible for Commerce, Strategy, and Business Development, has been entrusted with the leadership of GNPC on an interim basis.

In his appointment letter dated Wednesday, 3rd April 2024, signed by the secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, and referencing Section 10 (2) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Act, 1983 (P.N.D.C.L. 64), President Akufo-Addo conveyed his pleasure in appointing Dadzie to the position.

The appointment is effective from 2nd May 2024, pending receipt of the necessary advice from the Minister for Energy, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.

The appointment letter further requested Dadzie's acceptance or rejection of the appointment within 14 days and conveyed the President's best wishes.

Dadzie's professional background encompasses banking, energy, and communications expertise.

He holds an MBA in Finance and an MSc in General Management from Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Netherlands, as well as a BSc in Chemical Engineering from KNUST, Ghana.

In his banking career, Dadzie held various positions at Standard Chartered Bank, including Director (Commodity Corporate), Head (Large Local Corporate & Parastatals), and Senior Manager (Financial Institution). He also served as the Chief Operating/Finance Officer for Surfline Communication Limited in the communications sector.

Dadzie's experience in the energy sector includes roles as an Assistant Operations Officer with TOR, a Market Research Analyst with GNPC, and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with Woodfields Energy Resources.

His diverse expertise and extensive experience make him well-suited to lead GNPC during this transitional period. The appointment letter was copied to several key officials, including the Vice President, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Minister for Energy, Chairman of the Public Services Commission, and the Board Chairman of the GNPC.