Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., has underscored the Authority’s disciplined regulatory regime as a key driver of stability and growth in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. Tameklo made these remarks while serving as a panelist at the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), during a discussion on “Driving Domestic Value: Transforming Downstream Markets and Refining.”The session brought together industry leaders and policymakers to examine strategies for strengthening Africa’s downstream petroleum value chain. He explained that the Authority’s approach balances commercial viability with consumer protection and national energy security. He stressed that consistent regulatory practice links policy intent to real-world outcomes, ensuring that reforms translate into measurable improvements across the petroleum value chain. Tameklo aligned with calls for African countries to retain greater petroleum value within their economies, arguing that strong regulatory institutions are critical to achieving sustainable industrialisation and energy self-sufficiency.

Source: GhanaWeb February 06, 2026 05:42 UTC