Empower local companies to participate in natural resource sector – ACEP.

Mr Benjamin Boakye, Executive Director, Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), says local companies need to be empowered to actively participate in the country’s natural resource sector. That, he said, would boost local capacity and expertise and increase revenue to support the economy. Speaking at a media interaction session ahead of the 2023 mid-year budget review, Mr Boakye said some companies worked for foreign firms for the exploitation of the country’s natural resources due to lack of capacity and support. “We are producing fronts—so somebody shows up and says ‘I’m a Ghanaian’ but behind him is a foreigner who is doing the activity.