By Abu M. Monor
In line with events celebrating its 20 years, the National Petroleum Authority visited the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, at the Kanda mosque. Led by CEO Edwin Edudze Tamakloe, this stop was one among several meetings with influential figures during the agency’s milestone season. While honoring two decades of oversight work in Ghana’s fuel market, the team chose dialogue over ceremony, reaching out to pillars of society through quiet exchanges.
At the event, Mr. Tamakloe mentioned that the NPA feels grateful to the National Chief Imam along with Muslims everywhere, due to their ongoing backing, teamwork, and well-wishes, factors he called key to the authority’s achievements through time. In his view, friendly ties between the NPA and different faith communities have supported peace inside the organization while also creating a supportive atmosphere for employees from varied origins.
“We are here to offer our sincere gratitude to the National Chief Imam and the entire Muslim community for the harmony we enjoy in the Authority, both in our offices and in all our operations,” Mr. Tamakloe said. “Our work involves a broad range of stakeholders, and the peaceful coexistence and support we receive from religious groups, particularly the Muslim community, have been invaluable.”
The CEO pointed out support actions taken for Muslim workers, particularly in Ramadan. Still, he noted, the organization keeps focusing on respect across beliefs, so those staff face no issues fulfilling faith duties.
“During Ramadan, we made deliberate efforts to ensure our Muslim brothers and sisters could fast and pray without any hindrance. I instructed that they close at 2 p.m. so they could return home and peacefully observe the remainder of the day’s prayers,” he disclosed. “These arrangements were intended to promote harmony, understanding, and mutual respect in the workplace. It is important for us to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.”
Mr. Tamakloe recognized the efforts of those before him, Alhaji Tampuli alongside Dr. Mustapha Hamid, both Muslims leaders helped build up the NPA while pushing forward its core mission.
In his reply, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu showed deep gratitude toward the NPA leaders for coming by. Because of their efforts, he praised the organization’s focus on harmony, dignity, and equal treatment. As the body steps into a fresh twenty-year phase, the Chief Imam gave blessings, and asking for steady growth, sound judgment, along with spiritual support for both managers and workers.
He encouraged the NPA to uphold openness, kindness, and fairness when engaging with citizens, noting these qualities support growth and unity across the country. The Chief Imam also offered good wishes to leaders, asking God to guard the institution, staff members, along with their loved ones.
The trip is one element of a seven-day event featuring meetings with partners, awareness drives for citizens, press briefings and also an assessment of the NPA’s progress since it began operating in 2005. During the last twenty years, the body has been key in managing fuel prices, maintaining standards, stopping illegal fuel trade besides pushing changes that improved Ghana’s local oil industry.
The event marks a chance to review past achievements while setting goals ahead, especially focusing on digital upgrades, safeguarding users, ensuring safety rules are followed, or moving toward cleaner energy options.
While the NPA keeps marking key moments, their trip to see the National Chief Imam highlights a focus on unity, not just words, but real partnership moving forward, which shows openness through shared efforts in its next phase of growth.
