The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, December 11, welcomed a high-level delegation from Namibia’s National Assembly as part of a study visit focused on strengthening petroleum governance.
The team, made up of members of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, was hosted by the Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr Godwin Tameklo (Esq.), at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra.
During the visit, the delegation toured the National Fuel Monitoring Command Centre, where they received a detailed briefing on how Ghana monitors fuel quality, distribution and compliance in real time.
Mr Tameklo described the Centre as a major pillar of Ghana’s petroleum regulatory framework.
“Our monitoring systems are built to ensure transparency, protect consumers and support a fair and efficient downstream sector,” he explained.
The discussions later extended to Ghana’s wider petroleum governance framework, including the structures and systems that have been put in place to improve efficiency and regulatory effectiveness.
Officials emphasised that Ghana’s model places strong emphasis on data-driven oversight, accountability and collaboration between stakeholders.
“We believe that strong institutions are the backbone of any successful petroleum industry,” the NPA Chief Executive noted.
Members of the Namibian delegation expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn from Ghana’s experience, highlighting the value of regional cooperation in developing Africa’s natural resource sector.
They commended the NPA for its innovative approaches to fuel monitoring, licensing and compliance enforcement.
A member of the visiting committee remarked, “Ghana’s systems give us a clear picture of what effective regulation looks like, and we are eager to adapt some of these lessons to our own context.”
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation between Ghana and Namibia in the energy sector.
The NPA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peer learning and strengthening regulatory capacity across the continent.
“We are always ready to share knowledge and work with our African partners to advance best practices in the petroleum industry,” Mr Tameklo said, concluding the engagement.