The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has inaugurated a 15-member multi-stakeholder steering committee to oversee the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

The ceremony, held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, represents a major step toward enhancing capacity development and promoting research tailored to the petroleum industry.

The proposed Centre of Excellence will serve as a hub for competency-based training and applied research, aimed at supporting growth and innovation across the sector.

The steering committee will be chaired by the NPA’s Deputy Chief Executive, Dramani Bukari, and includes representatives from key NPA departments alongside major industry stakeholders.

Represented organisations include the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), the Tanker Drivers Union, and the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), reflecting a collaborative approach to sector development.

The initiative is expected to improve professional standards, enhance operational efficiency, and position Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector for sustainable growth through targeted skills development and research-driven solutions.