Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh

NDC Targets Top 5 NPP Bigwigs In Ashanti Region
07 Dec

NDC Targets Top 5 NPP Bigwigs In Ashanti Region

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A Movement Tv/Wontumi radio source has revealed devious plans the National Democratic Congress, intends to undertake. The source disclosed this in an interview with Gordon Asare Bediako, on Movement Election Lens, on Movement Tv/Wontumi radio, that the NDC have plotted to gun down some NPP moguls like Chairman Wontumi, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Honorable Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, Hon Henry Kwabena Kokofu and Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie. The source indicated that, ''Information reaching me is that about 5 NPP Bigwigs in the Ashanti Region can come under attack any moment from now, and should that happen would have a grave…
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No Government In Ghana’s History Has Built As Many Schools As Akufo-Addo’s – NAPO
12 Aug

No Government In Ghana’s History Has Built As Many Schools As Akufo-Addo’s – NAPO

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The Running Mate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, known as NAPO, has hailed the Akufo-Addo administration as the most effective government in Ghana's history. Speaking at the official launch of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference in Kumasi, he noted that the administration was the first in Ghana’s history to provide free food during a pandemic and to undertake the largest school construction initiative in the country. "No administration in our history has governed as effectively as Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's. This is the first government to commence the construction of 111 hospitals, build…
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Ghana Not In Energy Crisis – Energy Minister
24 Jun

Ghana Not In Energy Crisis – Energy Minister

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The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, demonstrated his expertise in finding sustainable solutions to Ghana's energy needs on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, when he addressed questions from Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding power rationing and electricity cuts experienced in some parts of the country a couple of weeks ago. Dr. Prempeh, affectionately called Napo, told legislators at a plenary sitting that the energy sector under his watch had not plunged into crisis, warranting load-shedding due to power outages. He explained that the power outages experienced two months ago were not due to a power crisis but rather…
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Africa’s Industrialization, Natural Gas Key – Opoku Prempeh
01 Mar

Africa’s Industrialization, Natural Gas Key – Opoku Prempeh

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Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says natural gas is the main resource to help support large scale industrialization in Africa in order to bridge the poverty gap that has existed between Africa and the rest of the world. In Dr. Prempeh’s view the ability of African governments to contribute financially to the development of its natural gas resources is critical to sustaining its viability. He said, it is important for Africa to start mobilizing funds through local financial institutions or collaborations among ourselves. The Energy Minister made these assertions at the Gas day session of the Nigeria International Energy…
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Petroleum Contracts For Locals Surge Ten Years After Implementation Of Local Content Law
22 Nov

Petroleum Contracts For Locals Surge Ten Years After Implementation Of Local Content Law

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The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says petroleum contracts for locals have increased from 6.5% to about 20% in the 10 years since the implementation of the Local Content Regulation, LI 2204. Speaking at the opening of the 2023 Local Content Conference attended by Oil and Gas Industry players in Takoradi, Dr. Opoku Prempeh described this as tremendous progress. Addressing the press briefing section of the conference before the opening of the Local Content exhibition, he said the progress made possible by the passage of LI 2204 also propelled locals into discovering oil. “The first oil development prior…
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2 Power Pacts To Generate 750Mw – Energy Minster
10 Nov

2 Power Pacts To Generate 750Mw – Energy Minster

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The government has signed two new power purchase agreements (PPA) to shore up the country’s power generation by 720 megawatts. The agreement with AKSA Energy Company Limited for a 370 megawatts (MW) thermal plant in Tema and another 350MW thermal plant in Kumasi is part of the government’s strategy to stabilise and enhance power reliability across the country and encourage power exports. The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who made this known when he took his turn at the Ministry of Information’s press briefing in Accra yesterday, said the PPA policy was different from previous ones as there…
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NAPO Ties The Knot
10 Nov

NAPO Ties The Knot

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The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, commonly referred to as Nana Poku (NAPO) recently tied the knot. The private ceremony has started gaining public discussion on social media. Information available to Graphic Online indicates that the ceremony took place in the third quarter of 2023.         Source: Graphiconline
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Energy Minister Visits Flood Affected Communities
08 Nov

Energy Minister Visits Flood Affected Communities

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The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has led officials of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to tour flood affected communities in the aftermath of the spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams. The visit yesterday, is part of the VRA’s routine visits to affected areas. Addressing a gathering of stakeholders at the NADMO Emergency Operations Centre at the North Tongu District Assembly at Battor, the minister said he joined the team to further commiserate with the people and to reiterate the government’s continued support for the affected communities. “We are working…
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NAPO Leads Delegation To World Bank On Energy Sector Recovery Programme
15 Sep

NAPO Leads Delegation To World Bank On Energy Sector Recovery Programme

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Energy Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, as part of efforts to ensure a robust energy sector that will support Ghana’s economic transformation, has led a Ghanaian delegation to the World Bank. According to him, the engagement with the World Bank is about the World Bank’s support in the context of our Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP). Explaining how important the discussions with the World Bank are, the Energy Minister indicated that “it will afford us the opportunity for a comprehensive technical evaluation of our sector, under our continuous determination at keeping the lights on and the nation moving in the…
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UCC To Honour Opoku-Prempeh After Earlier Honours From UEW & UPSA
21 Jul

UCC To Honour Opoku-Prempeh After Earlier Honours From UEW & UPSA

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If anyone thought that the plaudits of former Education Minister, current Energy Minister and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South were near over, those expectations have gone south. It certainly appears that, with the benefit of time, his exceptional leadership and dedicated service during his time in the education sector continues to speak for itself. Afterall, our elders say that, it is after the death of the frog that its actual length is determined. Death in this context signifies, the end of Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh’s tenure as Minister responsible for Education from 2017 to 2021. Popularly called Napo, the former…
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