The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy safety, environmental protection and sustainable national development at the Nkɔkɔ Nkititi Chicken Festival, where it served as the official energy and fuel safety partner.
The two-day festival, held from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, was organised under the auspices of the Office of the President and the Minister of State for Special Initiatives. It provided a national platform to promote poultry production, agro-industrial development and community empowerment.
Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Authority, Ing Johnson Gbagbo Jnr, Supervisor in charge of Gas, highlighted the critical role of safe, efficient and sustainable energy use in supporting Ghana’s agricultural and poultry value chain.
He said energy safety remains a key pillar of productivity, public health, environmental protection and long-term national resilience.
Ing Gbagbo Jnr encouraged the adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a clean, efficient and safe fuel for cooking and poultry processing activities. According to him, increased LPG use reduces smoke-related health risks, improves operational efficiency and significantly eases pressure on forest resources.
He assured stakeholders of the NPA’s continued enforcement of LPG safety standards, intensified public education and the ongoing implementation of the cylinder recirculation reform to safeguard lives and property.
The goodwill message also stressed the importance of using quality and approved petroleum products to power generators, cold stores and processing plants that support poultry operations.
Ing Gbagbo Jnr noted that reliable energy, backed by compliant fuels, is essential for maintaining cold chains, reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring food safety. He warned that the use of adulterated fuels poses serious safety, environmental and economic risks.
He further urged stakeholders to adopt responsible environmental practices, including the preservation of forests and vegetation. Participants were encouraged to embrace sustainable alternatives to charcoal and firewood, such as the productive use of wood for poultry cages and infrastructure, as well as the innovative use of sawdust and agricultural by-products for feed and bedding.
According to him, these measures support a circular economy, reduce deforestation and align with Ghana’s climate action and energy transition agenda.
The NPA delegation to the festival was led by Mrs Eunice Budu Nyarko, Acting Director of Consumer Services, who reaffirmed the Authority’s mandate to protect consumers through effective regulation, monitoring and public education.
She noted that the festival presented a strategic opportunity for direct community engagement on fuel quality assurance, consumer safety and responsible energy use across the agricultural value chain.
Also present was the Head of Communications, Mrs Rachel Naa Atswei Nee Okpey, who underscored the role of strategic communication and stakeholder engagement in advancing national energy safety objectives.
She reiterated the Authority’s commitment to clear, consistent and accessible public communication as a tool for promoting compliance, behavioural change and public confidence in the downstream petroleum sector.
The National Petroleum Authority commended the organisers of the Nkɔkɔ Nkititi Chicken Festival for their contribution to food security, local enterprise development and national cohesion.
It encouraged all stakeholders to adopt safe energy practices, patronise approved fuels and support cleaner cooking solutions in pursuit of sustainable national development.
