President John Dramani Mahama has appointed former Nabdam MP, Moses Asaga, as the new Board Chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), alongside four other members.

The newly constituted board was inaugurated by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah at a brief ceremony, where he charged the team to prioritise transparency and efficiency in the regulation of public utilities.

“Let me, on behalf of the president, thank you for agreeing to work hard for him. And as you all must be aware, this government is in a hurry, but at the same time, we have to make sure things are done meticulously,” Debrah said.

He added: “We were voted into power to take care of the people’s interest, and as much as possible, we need to have it at the back of our minds.”

He emphasised the administration’s commitment to performance in the energy sector, adding, “His excellency is determined that energy sector and all other security services discharge excellently, and so we encourage you as much as possible to pay attention and give out your best so that the government will look good, and the people will be satisfied.”

Mr. Asaga, an economist and banker, is no stranger to the PURC, having previously served on its board during his tenure as Minister for Employment and Social Welfare. That board was chaired by Dr. Emmanuel Annan and included Mr. Samuel Sarpong and three others.

He also served as Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) from 2013, following his appointment by President Mahama. He succeeded Alex Mould, who was appointed CEO of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).