GNPC Staff Rally Behind CEO
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, has received the full backing of his staff to continue the good works of the corporation.
The staff, comprising Management as well as the Senior Staff Union (SSU) said they are firmly behind their boss, in order to deliver on his mandate for the betterment of the institution.
The workers, in a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs department of the corporation, said the atmosphere at the corporation remains generally peaceful and calm, contrary to reports.
“There is currently industrial harmony, and the prevailing atmosphere in the corporation is one of calmness,” the statement noted.
When The Anchor visited the company’s Petroleum House headquarters at Tema last Friday, August 12, there were no sign of resentment or tension; as staff were seen busily going about their normal duties.
The support from the workers, follow recent media attacks on supposed leadership-style of the CEO, which they claimed had led to some confusion within the Corporation.
According to the reports, the CEO of the Corporation sanctioned some internal transfers, contrary to the employment mobility and transfer policy of the corporation.
But the Staff insists, these allegations are untrue and should be disregarded, because such staff transfers were made to energize the corporations.
“To effectively utilise the skillsets of staff and diversify their knowledge base, Mr. Danquah has made cross-functional movements consistent with industry practice as well as GNPC’s Corporate Plan in compliance with the Conditions of Service, after obtaining Board approval. These movements are aimed at energising the corporation to respond to current global trends in the oil and gas industry.”
According to them, since Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah’s appointment, early this year, he has shown an exemplary leadership worthy of their support, adding “there is indeed a general sense of hope and great expectations amongst staff”.
Among others, the Union said the CEO has brought on board some positive energy to the operations of GNPC and is determinedly steering the Corporation in the right direction.
They said, Mr. Danquah has brought on board some positive energy to the operations of GNPC and is determinedly steering the corporation in the right direction.
“To enhance team bonding, unity, and camaraderie, he is enabling an environment through consistent staff engagement, especially with the Senior Executive Committee (ExCom), where there is open discourse for corporate advancement.”
Also, contrary to reports that the CEO has provided misleading information about the finances of GNPC and unprofessional conduct, the Union said he has “instituted cost-saving measures and improved capacity building for staff in key areas to upgrade their knowledge and competencies to help GNPC execute its mandate as the National Oil Company of Ghana.”
The management and staff have therefore, assured the general public and stakeholders that it is “unwaveringly focused on its ultimate goal of increasing oil and gas reserves for the country and profoundly impacting the livelihoods of all Ghanaians.”
Source: Anchorghana
