Mr. Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe, Asaase Radio’s Business Editor and host of the popular energy-focused show Energy 101, has been shortlisted for the 2024 Ghana Energy Awards.
This event highlights key contributors to Ghana’s energy sector and celebrates outstanding achievements within the industry. The theme for this year’s edition is ‘The Role of Local Content in Building the Energy Sector’, a focus that aligns with the ongoing efforts to boost local participation in Ghana’s energy space.
The 2024 Ghana Energy Awards, organized by the Energy Media Group (EMG) and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and the World Energy Council, Ghana, features 25 competitive and four non-competitive categories. Among the competitive categories are the coveted Energy Personality of the Year (for both male and female), CEO of the Year (in Power and Petroleum), and the Visionary Leadership Award. These categories reflect the highest levels of leadership and innovation within the sector.
In keeping with this year’s theme, several new categories have been introduced to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations in driving local content development. These include the Local Content Impact Leadership Award, Local Content Torchbearer Excellence Award, Local Content Legacy Achievement Award, Local Content Partnership of the Year, and Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year. Other notable awards include Energy Company of the Year, Innovation Project of the Year, Energy Institution of the Year, and Energy Reporter of the Year, among others.
These awards aim to encourage the development of local capacity and skills in the energy sector.
Mr. Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe’s nomination places him in a prime position to win one of the prestigious awards. His work in highlighting energy sector issues and contributing to public discourse through his platform has earned him this recognition.
Mr. Henry Teinor, Chief Executive Officer of EMG and Events Director for the Ghana Energy Awards, emphasized that energy remains the backbone of Ghana’s economy.
Lawyer Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awards Panel, added that this year’s competition promises to be highly competitive and exciting.
Stay tuned for more updates, as GH Educate will bring you further details regarding the date and venue of the 2024 Ghana Energy Awards.
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