The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has inaugurated a new board of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).
The board, inaugurated on Friday, March 28, 2025, is chaired by Professor Thomas Akabzaa.
The other members of the board include Nana Yaa Jantuah, Prof. Ebenezer Bugri Anarfio, Bridgeworche Barichisu, Dr. Edna Agyepong, Dr. Kwabena Nuarko Otoo representing the Trades Union Congress, Dr. Humphrey Ayim Darke representing the Association of Ghana Industries, and Dr. Shafic Suleman, who will serve as Secretary.
The eight-member board has been tasked with overseeing and regulating public utilities in the country.
Addressing the new board, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah called for transparency in the regulation of public utilities, urging the new board to uphold these principles as they take on their responsibilities.
“Let me, on behalf of the president, thank you for agreeing to work hard for him. And as you all must be aware, this government is in a hurry, but at the same time, we have to make sure things are done meticulously. We were voted into power to take care of the people’s interest, and as much as possible, we need to have it at the back of our minds.
“His excellency is determined that energy sector and all other security services discharge excellently, and so we encourage you as much as possible to pay attention and give out your best so that the government will look good, and the people will be satisfied,” he stated.
