The Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, has charged the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), to do whatever its takes to make the national oil company, great again and restore its glory.
The Asantehene made the comment on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, when the board of
directors of GNPC led by the chairman, Freddie Blay, were at the Manhyia Palace
to among other things, introduce the new CEO, Joseph A. Dadzie to the King and
to also wish him well on his 25th anniversary and his 74th birthday.
The Asantehene emphasised that the GNPC is dear to him and the entire country
and wishes the Corporation grows in leaps and bounds.
According to the Otumfuor, “GNPC is dear to me and the nation. It is one of the
strongest pillars of the country that could help in the development of Ghana”.
The Asantehene noted that, he knew Mr. Joseph Dadzie got frustrated sometime
last year and existed the Corporation as a Deputy CEO. He however,
emphasised that President Akufo-Addo’s decision to bring him back to head the
national oil company is a proof that he has what it takes to help the
Corporation.
The King noted “you got frustrated and left, but the President insisted you
return to head GNPC and ensure things work well for us all. This means you must
do whatever it takes to make GNPC great again and bring glory to the board and
the Corporation,” he noted.
Otumfuor Osei Tutu II said all he requires of the new CEO is to be a unifier,
respect the board and work together with them.
“For the board to push that you return to head the corporation means they have
seen something good in you”, the Asantehene noted.
He added, “lead GNPC with sincerity and unite everyone there to bring glory to
the Corporation”.
New GNPC boss, Joseph Dadzie exchanging pleasantries with Otumfuor Osei Tutu II
Mr. Joseph Dadzie on his part thanked the Asantehene for his leadership and
kind counsel. He promised to work with the board, management and staff of the
Corporation and ensure the national oil company grows.
He told the Asantehene with him in charge of the Corporation and with support
from the board, he will ensure all GNPC funded projects ongoing in the Ashanti
Region will be completed.
The board chairman of GNPC, Freddie Blay praised the Asantehene for touching
the lives of every Ghanaian with all his initiatives.
He promised GNPC will continue to support the King in all his endeavours.
M Blay, on behalf of board, management, and staff of GNPC, wished the
Asantehene well on his 25th anniversary and prayed to God to strengthen him for
the next chapter of his journey.
He told the Asantehene, the board will be back again to show with pictures and
videos all projects GNPC has undertaken in his Kingdom to prove the
Corporation’s loyalty to him.
The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, who is
also a board member, praised the Asantehene for the support he gave when he was
contesting for the position.
Source: Peacefmonline.com