Herbert Krapa
President Nana Akufo-Addo has elevated the Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa to a substantive Minister of Energy for “contributing significantly to the progress and stability of Ghana’s energy sector.”
According to the President, Mr. Krapa “has demonstrated exceptional diligence, professionalism and steadfast commitment to his duties, contributing significantly to the progress and stability of Ghana’s energy sector”.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said Mr. Krapa’s appointment takes effect from November 19, 2024.
Mr. Krapa has served as Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy since his appointment on July 15, 2024.
It said “in recognition of his hard work and leadership, President Akufo-Addo is confident that Mr. Krapa will continue to distinguish himself in his new role, ensuring the continued growth and transformation of the energy sector in service to the nation.”
Swearing in
The elevation comes as no surprise as Mr. Krapa has kept the charge by President Akufo-Addo when he swore him into his new position in July this year.
During the ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo indicated that Mr. Krapa had performed excellently well in his previous roles within government as the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, where he played a significant role in driving substantial initiatives that bolstered the trade sector and spurred industrial growth.
“Recognising his outstanding capabilities, I appointed Mr. Krapa as Deputy Minister of Energy where he continued to excel,” he added.
“This elevation is a testament to his proven track records, unwavering dedication and the trust that I have in his ability to steer the Ministry towards greater heights,” he added.
He admonished Mr. Krapa that his responsibility now would be to consolidate the gains achieved in the Ministry of Energy, adding that “You are being tasked with the day to day running of the ministry to ensure that the energy policies are effectively implemented and that our goals of sustainable energy and universal access to electricity are realised.”
Profile
Minister Krapa is a professional lawyer, governance, and legal expert who served as government spokesperson on governance and legal affairs at the Ministry of Information until December 2020. He served as a Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Education
Mr. Krapa earned his Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Ghana and his master’s degree in Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK, where he focused on Corporate , International Finance, Secured Financing, and International Commercial Arbitration.
Additionally, he has a certificate in Human Rights Law from Fordham University in New York and a master’s degree in Development Finance from the University of Ghana Business School.
He is a knowledgeable attorney who was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2017 and has expertise in a variety of legal areas, including Debt Restructuring, Trade and Investment Law, and Commercial Law.
He practiced law at the Africa Legal Associates, a famous Ghanaian law company.
The chiefs and residents of Dayikope in the Nkwanta South Constituency of the Oti Region honoured Herbert Krapa as Development Chief and bestowed upon him the title Dunenyofia.
According to the chief, Togbe Atavi, the gesture was intended to show Mr. Krapa the gratitude of the people for being the first national government official to pay them a visit.
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