GNPC Wins CSR Impact Honour at Premier Energy Leadership Awards in Dubai
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has been honoured with the ‘Energy with Purpose Award’ for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Impact at the maiden Premier Energy Leadership Middle East & Africa Conference Awards (PELADubai2024). The event, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, was themed “Harnessing AI for a Sustainable Energy Future: Innovations, Impact, and Integration.”
This award reflects GNPC’s strong dedication to uplifting communities across Ghana through its various CSR activities. Among these initiatives are the provision of scholarships for local and foreign tertiary education, the construction of essential educational infrastructure such as science laboratories, classrooms, dormitories, and sanitary facilities, and the development of healthcare facilities, including CHPS compounds and sick bays.
GNPC has also played a crucial role in providing water through borehole projects, developing recreational Astro turfs, and supporting artisans by offering training and start-up tools to help them begin their entrepreneurial journeys. These wide-ranging efforts exemplify the Corporation’s commitment to enhancing education, healthcare, and community development to improve the quality of life for Ghanaians.
Representing GNPC at the awards ceremony were Benjamin Kweku Acolatse Esq, Deputy Chief Executive (Finance & Administration), and Dr. Dominic Kwesi Eduah, Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation. Dr. Eduah expressed gratitude for the honour on behalf of GNPC, stating that the award is a testament to the tangible impact GNPC is making in communities nationwide. “We are dedicated to ensuring that our contributions significantly improve the lives of the people of Ghana, and we will continue to strive for even greater milestones in the years to come, he added.”
The Premier Energy Leadership Conference & Awards is a distinguished platform recognizing outstanding leadership and innovation within the Middle East and African energy sector. The event is organized by The Governance & Business Boardroom, in collaboration with The Middle East Solar Industry Association, JEPMSS, and Energy Governance Middle East & Africa Magazine, bringing together top-level energy leaders to shape the future of sustainable energy.
GNPC’s CSR projects, aimed at addressing critical needs in education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, have consistently made a profound impact across Ghana. This award not only acknowledges these achievements but also reinforces GNPC’s commitment to driving social change and the sustainable development of the nation.