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Africa must own its energy future – Veep

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Ghana’s Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for greater African ownership of the continent’s energy sector.
  • She said stronger local companies and technical institutions could help develop energy resources, create jobs and expand economic opportunities.
  • She made the remarks in Accra at a gathering ahead of the 2026 Africa Oil Week, organized by GNPC and ExxonMobil.

Africa must take greater ownership of its energy future, Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said in Accra.

She called for stronger African companies and technical institutions capable of developing the continent’s energy resources and building the industries needed to create jobs and economic opportunities for its growing population.

Opoku-Agyemang made the appeal at a high-level gathering held ahead of the 2026 Africa Oil Week. The event was organized by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and ExxonMobil.

Africa must own its energy future.

— Naana Jane Opoku-AgyemangThe Vice-President’s call for greater African control of the continent’s energy sector.
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