Togbe Afede XIV
Togbe Afede XIV, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Distribution Companies and Bulk Consumers, Ghana (CIPDiB) has launched a 15-member board of directors of the chamber.
During his speech at the occasion he noted that the formation of
the Chamber was long overdue and noted that it is normal practice that
operators in the same field of expertise and service delivery joined forces to
push and influence national policy in all sectors.
The Board members are Mr. Kwame Pianim, an
Economist, Mr. Samuel Nana Brew- Butler, Managing Director (MD), Cenpower
Generations, Mr. Qun Yang – Chairman, Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, Mr.
Reginald France – Board Member, Early Power Limited, Mr. Daniel Acheampong –
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Valco, Erik Van Der Staaij, MD of Tex Styles
Ghana Ltd and Mr. Bhavesh Kumar – MD, B5 Plus Limited.
Others are Mr. Murat Captug – Country Director,
Aksa Energy, Mr. Kelvin Wu, MD, BXC, Mr. Volkan Buyukbicer, Country Manager,
Karpowership, Victor Noja, CEO, CENIT Power, Mr. Norbert Anku, MD, Enclave
Power, Mr. Kojo Fosu, CEO of Trojan Power Ltd, Mr. David Kwadzo Ametefe, Former
Commissioner, Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) and Mr Elikplim
Apertorgbor, CEO of CIPDiB.
He said the work and fortunes of the companies
were inextricably linked and that none of the companies could survive without
the other.
“Instead of forming separate associations, it
is laudable that we have come together to pursue a common goal, fostering our
interest and more importantly that of Ghana’s economic progress,” he said.
Togbe Afede who is also the President of the
National House of Chiefs explained that the Chamber will serve as a forum to
coordinate activities of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and make inputs
into government’s policy formulation.
He also emphasized on the need to plan and invest
in research in order to build the capacity of members of the Chamber.
Mr Apetorgbor said the objectives of the Chamber
was to provide industrial research and strategy committed to enhancing the
industry’s commercial viability and sustainability and to coordinate and
facilitate activities of industry players to promote healthy cooperation and
competition amongst members and industry.
He said it was also to advocate, lobby for
policies that would promote the best interest of its members, promote Energy
Policy Advocacy and represent the voice of members on government legislations
which may affect the industry.
“We will also organise in-house and off-site
skill training and workshops for members and non-members alike”.
Other officials in attendance were from the
American Embassy in Accra, Volta River Authority, Electricity Company of Ghana,
National Investment Bank and OmniBSIC.
The IPPs produce a total capacity of 2598MW
constituting 57 per cent generation to the national grid.
Member Companies of the Chamber include;
Sunon-Asogli, BXC Solar, CENIT Power Plant, Karpower, Cen Power among others.
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