The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng -Kenzo has advocated for Africa’s Power utilities to explore the opportunities of nuclear power citing its numerous advantages including clean air protection, high reliability and improved density.
He stressed that for Africa, nuclear and renewable energy should be regarded as not competing alternatives but as complementary pillars of energy that support energy security, climate resilience, green industrialisation and regional market integration.
He made the call at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) in Accra which is under the theme “Accelerating Africa’s Electricity Market Integration: Advancing Regulatory Readiness, Regional Market Development and Strategic Partnerships.”
“Africa’s energy future will be strengthened when our utilities work together, our systems are better interconnected, and power can move more efficiently from areas of surplus to areas of need,” Mr. Obeng-Kenzo advocated.
The VRA Chief Executive noted that introducing nuclear energy aligns directly with VRA’s core values of innovation, sustainability, and partnerships that add value to lives.
As Ghana’s leading power producer for over 60 years, the authority has been at the heart of the nation’s energy generation in line with its mission to power economies and raising living standards of the people of Ghana and West Africa.
“We aim to supply electricity and related services in a reliable, safe and environmentally friendly manner to add economic, financial and social values to our customers and meet stakeholders’ expectations,” Ing. Obeng-Kenzo emphasised.
Touching on the implementation of the Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy agenda aimed at accelerating the growth of the economy and energise national development, he assured that the Authority remains committed to the policy and would continue to invest in generation capacity, embrace innovation, strengthen partnerships and provide the energy required to drive Ghana’s industrial future.
