Dr. Edwin Nii Obodai Provencal
Former Managing Director, BOST
Once upon a time, the NPP Government under the leadership of His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor bequeathed to Ghana several visionary and strategic projects in the Water and Energy Sectors that significantly contributed to national development and infrastructure expansion.
WATER PROJECTS
1. Cape Coast Water Project
2. Koforidua Water Project
3. Tamale Water Project
4. Ada/Sege Water Project
5. Winneba Water Project
6. Kwanyaku Water Project
7. Barekese System Expansion
8. Weija System Expansion
9. Baafikrom Water Expansion
10. Konongo/Kumawu/Kwahu Water Project
11. Accra Rural Water Supply Project
ENERGY SECTOR PROJECTS
1. Discovery of oil in commercial quantities
2. Kpone Thermal Power Plant – 220MW
3. Siemens Power Plant – 49.5MW
4. VRA Tema Power Plant – 126MW
5. Mining Reserve Power Plant – 50MW
6. Tema Osorno Power Plant – 100MW
7. Emergency Power Plant – 126MW
8. Bui Hydro Power Plant – 400MW
BOST PROJECTS
The Buipe–Bolgatanga Petroleum Pipeline Project (B2P3)
Development of the Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM), Accra, and the Single Point Mooring (SPM) facilities
The Accra Plains Depot Strategic Storage (APDSS) Expansion Project
Expansion of tank farms in Kumasi, Buipe, Bolgatanga, Accra, and Akosombo
Construction of a pipeline from TOR to BOST, including an ex-pump station
Deployment of four barges on the Akosombo River to enhance petroleum transportation to the northern sector
These landmark initiatives remain enduring testimonies of strategic governance, long-term planning, and commitment to national progress.
Thank you, Your Excellency.
God bless our homeland Ghana 🇬🇭
