Strengthening Ties: Gambia and Ghana National Petroleum Corporations Forge Strategic Partnership
Tema Ghana - In a significant move to bolster regional collaboration within the petroleum sector, the Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) embarked on a strategic visit to its Ghanaian counterpart, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Led by GNPC Managing Director Mr. Baboucarr Njie and Director of Exploration Eng. Cany Jobe, the delegation engaged in productive discussions with GNPC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Joseph Dadzie. This meeting was aimed at strengthening cooperation and identifying avenues for knowledge exchange.
During the visit, Mr. Njie expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and commended Mr. Dadzie's leadership, highlighting his vision's positive impact on the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation. He further noted the valuable experience gained by Gambian employees who had undergone a secondment program at GNPC, observing operations and benefiting from knowledge transfer.
Mr. Njie emphasized the "top-notch" quality of the knowledge transfer, underlining the Gambian team's eagerness to continue learning from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation's expertise. He expressed a strong desire for ongoing collaborations, acknowledging the crucial role Ghana’s National Oil Company’s experience plays in enhancing its Gambian counterpart’s capabilities.
Mr. Dadzie genially welcomed these sentiments, echoing the importance of collaboration in achieving shared goals. "Collaboration is the key to achieving our shared goals" he asserted, reaffirming his commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the Gambian team. He assured Mr. Njie that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation would continue to welcome representatives from the Gambia, fostering a spirit of mutual development and progress.
This visit marks a significant step forward in the collaborative journey between the two organizations. By leveraging shared expertise and joint initiatives, both GNPCs stand to benefit greatly, enhancing the capacities of the petroleum sectors in both Gambia and Ghana. The focus on knowledge exchange holds the potential to unlock innovative strategies and drive improvements in operational practices, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of the petroleum sector in the region.