The announcement was made in a statement issued and signed by Eric Pwadura, GNPC’s Manager of Corporate Affairs.
Edward Bawa, who is a seasoned energy expert with over 20 years of experience in energy policy, management, and public service, succeeds Joseph Dadzie, who served as CEO until January 16, 2025.
In his new role, Bawa has pledged to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and promote sustainability to position GNPC as a leading player in Ghana’s energy sector and Africa’s energy transition agenda.
He brings a wealth of expertise to GNPC.
“A distinguished leader and energy sector expert, he is currently pursuing a PhD in Global Energy Policy at EUCLID University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Cape Coast and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Liverpool,” the statement read.
Before his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama, Edward Bawa served as the Member of Parliament for the Bongo Constituency from 2017 to 2025, where he played a key role in shaping energy legislation and policy.
During his tenure, he was a member of the Parliamentary Committees on Mines and Energy, as well as Communications, contributing significantly to Ghana’s energy reforms.
Bawa’s professional experience also includes serving as a communications consultant for the World Bank’s oil and gas capacity-building project at the Ministry of Energy.
In this role, he led stakeholder engagement and public advocacy for critical energy initiatives. Additionally, he is certified in petroleum revenue management, upstream agreements, and energy commercialization, and has held technical and advisory roles on various energy committees and task forces.
As CEO, Bawa aims to transform GNPC into a globally competitive oil and gas company that delivers measurable impact through strategic partnerships, workforce empowerment, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
His leadership is expected to align with GNPC’s vision of becoming a leading global energy corporation that significantly improves the quality of life for Ghanaians.
In the coming weeks, the new GNPC CEO will engage with stakeholders to outline his strategic priorities and foster collaboration.
GNPC was established as a state-owned entity under PNDC Laws 64 and 84. It operates on a commercial basis and aims to drive Ghana’s energy sector growth.
The corporation plays a pivotal role in the exploration, production, and commercialisation of oil and gas resources, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
