Also known as: Mr. Tamakloe · Godwin Kwami Tamakloe · Kwami Tamakloe
CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, overseeing Ghana's downstream petroleum sector oversight and fuel market management.
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Joy Online
… NPA Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, said the available stocks, combined with fuel cargoes currently at sea, provide a significant buffer for the domestic market. …
We have at least 6 weeks of fuel cover – NPA boss calms supply fearsJoy Online
… At July’s Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon 2026) in Accra, NPA Chief Executive Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe was explicit about where the regulator wants the sector to go: “Resilience is not built overnight. …
State of the downstream: A quarterly briefing on Ghana’s downstream petroleum sectorThe Chronicle
… Godwin Kwami Tamakloe, Chief Regulatory, Risk and Compliance Officer of MMFL, gave the assurance at the JoyNews Digital Economy Forum in Accra. …
Mobile money funds are in safe custody – MMFLJoy Online
The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Godwin Kwami Tamakloe, has cautioned that while Ghana has not yet reached a digital trust crisis, there are growing signs that fear of fraud is beginning to influence consumer behaviour. …
Ghana not yet in digital trust crisis, but warning signs are emerging – Kwami TamakloeJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening of the 7th Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon 2026) in Accra, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, said the country’s downstream petroleum industry must move beyond adapting to global shocks and build …
GhIPCon 2026: Ghana positions downstream sector as regional Petroleum HubJoy Online
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has cautioned oil marketing companies against prioritising profit at the expense of safety. …
NPA boss urges oil marketing firms to prioritise safety over profitsParliament's Public Accounts Committee Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare commended the National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe for his performance before the Committee and his understanding of audit findings, while urging state-owned enterprises to take a proactive approach to addressing operational challenges and audit recommendations.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare commended the National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe for his performance before the Committee and his understanding of audit findings, while urging state-owned enterprises to take a proactive approach to addressing operational challenges and audit recommendations.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority is calling for a complete overhaul of the Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), saying the 20-year-old legislation no longer adequately addresses evolving challenges in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector. The Authority's CEO told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the current regulatory framework needs revision to reflect market changes and strengthen oversight.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has designated the Achimota Court to handle cases involving the diversion of petroleum products, according to National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe. Offenders convicted under relevant regulations face fines of 2,500 to 5,000 penalty units, imprisonment of two to five years, or both.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Chief Justice has designated the Achimota Court to handle cases involving diversion of petroleum products, following audit findings that prompted the NPA to seek a specialised court to deal with petroleum service providers.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says diesel prices will remain below GH¢20 per litre in October's first pricing window following government intervention, including a suspension of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy on diesel and agreement by refineries to maintain previous pricing levels to BDCs, preventing an anticipated rise to about GH¢22 per litre driven by global fuel prices.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has rejected claims by the National Petroleum Authority that its proposed 30% transport fare increase has been suspended, saying negotiations with the Ministry of Transport remain inconclusive. The union said it remains committed to the 30% adjustment but indicated during Friday's talks that any reduction would not go below 25%.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPA CEO says insurance costs for transport operators have remained largely stable, with fuel being the biggest cost pressure on the sector as fuel prices rise and the GPRTU proposes a 30% increase in transport fares.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority expressed concern about transport operators raising fares arbitrarily following fuel price increases, noting that while some costs like insurance have remained stable, operators face rising fuel, maintenance, spare parts, and driver payment expenses.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says a planned fare increase by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union has been put on hold following government and transport operator engagements over rising fuel costs and petroleum prices.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority says he is "greatly worried" about the prospect of higher transport fares following fuel price increases, as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union pushes for a 30% fare adjustment to cover rising operational costs.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPA CEO says Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum products exposes the country to turbulence from external market changes. The authority has raised fuel price floors amid elevated international oil prices, while the state fuel distributor has reduced exports to prioritize domestic supply.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority says Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum products makes market turbulence inevitable, as external developments and changes in global prices are quickly passed through to pump prices.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the sector is prepared to manage disruptions from rising international fuel prices, noting that Ghana's dependence on imported refined petroleum products leaves it exposed to external shocks.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO says international diesel prices have almost doubled since February, but Ghanaian consumers have been insulated from the full impact due to cedi stability and government intervention. The NPA raised the minimum price floor for diesel to GH¢16.77 per litre from September 16, though some oil marketing companies have priced it higher.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO identified international Free on Board price, taxes, and exchange rate as the three major factors determining petroleum product availability and pricing in Ghana. He noted the downstream sector faces external pressures and recalled past fuel shortages around 2014–2015 were internally generated.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the 2014–15 fuel shortages were not due to lack of products but to artificial scarcity at pumps, a lesson now shaping government strategy to protect the downstream petroleum sector amid rising international crude prices.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO has described petroleum supply as a critical national security issue, noting that petroleum products are at the core of Ghana's economy and lack viable alternatives for consumers when unavailable.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority reports Ghana has at least 6 weeks of fuel cover and additional buffers from petroleum-laden vessels to prevent private fuel companies from controlling supplies, though it is concerned about rising international prices affecting domestic fuel costs.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the country has at least six weeks of petroleum product stock and multiple fuel vessels on the high seas, dismissing supply shortage concerns. His primary concern is fuel price rather than availability, amid renewed market pressures that have raised the minimum price floor for petrol to GH¢16 per litre and diesel to GH¢16.77 as of September 16.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe explained that Ghana's downstream petroleum industry was deliberately designed around private-sector participation, with government not directly controlling most fuel stocks. He said Ghana currently has not less than 6 weeks of fuel cover and that rising prices, not supply availability, are his immediate concern.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says Ghana currently has at least six weeks of fuel cover, dismissing imminent shortage concerns. The NPA CEO pointed to available stocks and fuel cargoes at sea as providing a significant buffer, though he flagged price—rather than supply availability—as his immediate concern.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority raised fuel price floors in August 2026 — petrol 9.4%, diesel 18.3%, LPG 8.5% — citing Brent crude pressure and cedi weakness. The price shock revealed disparities in how oil marketing companies absorb margin pressures, a structural issue tied to Ghana's fuel import bill being dollar-denominated.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech Limited has assured customers that funds in mobile money wallets are protected through regulated trust accounts maintained with partner banks and supervised by the Bank of Ghana. Electronic money is held by partner banks rather than directly by payment service providers or fintech companies.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Chief Risk and Compliance Officer warns that while the country has not yet reached a digital trust crisis, growing consumer fear of fraud is discouraging people from using digital financial services, with some preferring to keep money in their wallets rather than use digital platforms.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to building a resilient and investment-driven downstream petroleum industry at the 7th Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon 2026) in Accra, with the CEO stating the sector must move beyond adapting to global shocks and build long-term growth capacity while attracting investments and strengthening Ghana's role as a regional energy hub.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority's chief executive has cautioned oil marketing companies against prioritising profit at the expense of safety, emphasising that compliance with safety standards is mandatory and that investments in safety systems, staff training, and risk prevention are essential to protect lives, assets, and the environment.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →