National Petroleum Authority to lead Africa Energy Governance & Sustainable Development Forum at major Pan-African gathering in Accra
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been named Gold Sponsor of the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference (APSCA 2026), taking a leading role in driving continental dialogue on energy governance, sustainability and effective regulation.
APSCA 2026 will take place from 14–16 October 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Accra, under the theme: “Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green & Secure Africa.”
As Gold Sponsor, the NPA will lead the Africa Energy Governance & Sustainable Development Forum, bringing together policymakers, regulators, energy leaders and other stakeholders to examine how effective governance, regulation and investment can strengthen energy security and support Africa’s economic transformation.
Discussions will focus on the intersection of energy security, infrastructure development, regulatory excellence, sustainability, digital transformation and citizen-centred governance.
NPA CEO TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE
As part of the forum, the NPA Chief Executive, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., will deliver an opening keynote address on:
“Regulating for Growth: Strengthening Energy Governance and Building Citizen-Centred Public Institutions for Africa’s Future.”
The session will explore how effective regulation, innovation, consumer protection, institutional collaboration and sustainability can strengthen public confidence and support economic growth.
AFRICAN LEADERS SET TO CONVERGE IN ACCRA
APSCA 2026 is expected to welcome more than 400 senior delegates from several African countries, including Ministers, Heads of Public Service, CEOs, Directors-General, policymakers, regulators, development partners and private-sector leaders.
High-level participation has already been confirmed from Kenya, Nigeria, Botswana, Tanzania and Rwanda, with further delegations expected from across the continent.
The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Kenya will lead the Kenyan delegation, while Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress, will lead a delegation comprising Governors, Ministers, Directors-General, CEOs and senior government officials.
ENERGY AT THE HEART OF AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT
The NPA’s leadership places energy governance at the centre of APSCA 2026’s broader conversation on building resilient institutions for a digital, green and secure Africa.
Through the Forum, African policymakers, regulators and industry leaders will exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to strengthening energy systems, regulatory institutions and sustainable economic development.
For the NPA, its role as Gold Sponsor provides an opportunity to demonstrate how effective regulation can support economic growth, institutional resilience and citizen-centred development, while positioning energy governance as a critical pillar of Africa’s next phase of transformation.
