President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has entreated the newly sworn-in Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapah, to ensure that the gains made in the Energy Sector are sustained.
While expressing great confidence in Hon. Krapah, President Akufo-Addo also urged Mr. Krapah to implement efficiently all the country’s Energy policies.
The President gave the advice when he swore in Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy Herbert Krapah and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Kofi Ahenkora Marfo at the Jubilee House.
He said, “Herbert Krapah has demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill, and commitment to the service of our great nation. It is thus my distinct honour to preside over his elevation from Deputy Minister to Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy; he has performed excellently in his previous roles within government.”
The President also noted, “The resignation of the Honourable Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh as Minister for Energy, who has embarked on a new journey as the NPP’s Vice Presidential Candidate, has created a vacancy that demands a leader of strong calibre; it is therefore with great confidence that I appoint Mr. Herbert Krapah as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy. This elevation is a testament to his track record, unwavering dedication, and the trust that I have in his ability to steer the Ministry towards greater heights.”
President Akufo-Addo told Mr. Krapah, “Your responsibility now will be to consolidate the gains we have achieved at the Ministry of Energy. You are being tasked with the day-to-day running of the Ministry to ensure that our Energy policies are effectively implemented and that our goals of sustainable energy and universal access to electricity are realized.”
President Akufo-Addo also charged Hon. Ahenkorah Marfo, who doubles as the MP for Akyease, to help maintain the momentum Ghana has built in the Trade and Industrial sectors, while urging him to be loyal to his Substantive Minister. President Akufo-Addo called on the Deputy Trade Minister to let his expertise reflect on port activities, stressing, “I urge you to be loyal to your Substantive Minister Hon. K T Hammond, work collaboratively with your colleagues, and bring your unique perspectives and expertise, especially in Port operations, to bear on your responsibilities.”
The President added, “Our nation’s economic growth depends on a robust trade and industrial sector, and I am confident that you will contribute significantly to the realization of our shared vision of prosperity.”
He therefore charged his government team members to work tirelessly in the few months remaining to ensure the fulfillment of his mandate to Ghanaians. Hon. Krapah, on behalf of his colleague, expressed gratitude to the President and gave assurance that they will discharge their duties with loyalty.
Hon. Krapah said, “We are indeed humbled by the trust that you have kept in us and the confidence that you have in us, in our ability to contribute to your government. Mr. President, in the last seven and a half years, you have led a government that prioritizes the economic and social well-being of people in such a sterling and remarkable way. Prosperity and history will forever have you on the right side.”
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy said, “We know the immense responsibilities that come with these positions and we make a solemn pledge to discharge our duties with loyalty, integrity, transparency, and dedication. We are committed to helping implement your unrivaled vision for our country, to continue to bring development and prosperity closer every day to all our people.”
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