Ghana Energy Awards’ 2025 Energy Personalities take EPOP to three Western Region schools

The Energy Personalities Outreach Programme (EPOP), a flagship educational and mentorship initiative of the prestigious Ghana Energy Awards, will, for the first time in its eight-year history, extend its engagement to three second-cycle institutions in a single edition when it holds its 2026 programme on the 17th of November 2026, in the Western Region.

The programme, scheduled to take place at St. John’s Senior High School, the programme will bring together students from the host institution, Sekondi College and Kikam Technical Institute in an expanded outreach designed to expose young people to career opportunities, emerging developments and prospects within Ghana’s energy sector.

The expansion marks a significant milestone in EPOP’s journey of connecting students with accomplished industry leaders and providing a platform for young people to gain first-hand knowledge, inspiration and practical insights from personalities shaping the country’s energy landscape.

Held under the theme **“Impacting the Next Generation Leaders Today,”** this year’s edition will feature Madam Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited, and Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority. Both executives were named Female and Male Energy Personalities of the Year, respectively, at the 2025 Ghana Energy Awards. Their participation in the Energy Personalities Outreach Programme (EPOP) forms an integral part of the responsibilities attached to winning the Apex Awards, which require recipients to give back to society by engaging and inspiring the next generation of energy leaders.

Through their personal and professional experiences, the two industry leaders will share insights into their career journeys, leadership philosophies and the values that have shaped their success. Students will also have the opportunity to engage directly with them on the academic pathways, competencies and professional opportunities available across Ghana’s energy value chain.

Beyond career guidance, EPOP is structured around four key pillars: character development, preparation for tertiary education, exposure to opportunities within the energy sector, and interactive engagement. These components are designed to broaden students’ perspectives, encourage purposeful academic and career choices, and nurture the values and attributes required for responsible leadership and professional excellence.

Over the past eight years, EPOP has reached more than 15,000 students across several second-cycle institutions in Ghana, including Achimota Senior High School, West Africa Senior High School, St. Mary’s Senior High School, Nungua Senior High School, Aburi Girls’ Senior High School, Wesley Grammar School and Chemu Senior High School.

The decision to extend the 2026 edition to three schools in the Western Region underscores the Ghana Energy Awards’ commitment to broadening the programme’s reach and deepening its impact. It also presents an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between educational institutions and the energy industry, particularly in a region with a significant footprint in Ghana’s energy and industrial landscape.

As Ghana continues to advance its energy goals, preparing young people to understand and participate in its development has become increasingly important. Through EPOP, the Ghana Energy Awards seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practice by connecting students with experienced professionals who can inspire, guide and help shape their aspirations.

The 2026 edition is expected to reinforce this commitment, ensuring that more young people are well equipped to become the next generation of leaders and professionals contributing to Ghana’s energy future.