By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Aug. 27, GNA — The Accra Metropolitan University (AMU) has launched a Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Management and Policy programme aimed at developing a new generation of leaders to drive policy formulation and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector.
The programme was launched at a public lecture on the theme: “Powering Ghana’s Future: Energy Security, Sustainable Transition and Policy Innovation,” which brought together government officials, industry players, academics, development partners and students.
Professor Goski Alabi, Vice-Chancellor of AMU, said the University was committed to preparing professionals capable of responding effectively to the country’s evolving energy needs through education, innovation and practical skills development.
She said the MSc programme combined policy, management, innovation and sustainability to equip graduates with the competencies needed to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s energy security and long-term development aspirations.
Prof. Alabi noted that AMU aspires to become a leader in capacity development across the energy ecosystem and is investing in initiatives that link academic training to industry requirements and employment opportunities.
Dr. Kwame Agyeman-Budu, Coordinator of the MSc Energy Management and Policy Programme, said Ghana’s energy future will largely depend on decisions regarding generation, access, regulation, financing and sustainability.
He said the country required professionals who understood the interconnected nature of policy, economics, management and technology to address emerging challenges and opportunities within the sector.
According to him, the programme is designed to produce leaders capable of shaping evidence-based policies, driving innovation and developing practical solutions that respond to the needs of industries and communities.
“Policy, that is evidence-based, not reactionary. Policy that balances energy security, affordability and climate goals,” he said.
Dr. Agyeman-Budu said students enrolled on the programme were not merely pursuing an academic qualification but entering a leadership pipeline that would prepare them to shape policy, drive innovation and support national development.
A keynote address delivered on behalf of Dr. John Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, said the programme was strategically important to Ghana’s quest for sustainable economic transformation.
The Minister noted that while infrastructure remained important, the development of skilled human resources was equally critical to ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of investments within the energy sector.
He said Ghana needed professionals who appreciated engineering, economics, technology, finance, regulation, investment and public policy and could bring together government, industry and academia to solve complex national challenges.
“Ghana’s energy transition must also be a transition in knowledge, skills and leadership,” the statement said.
The Minister challenged the University to position the programme as a national platform for energy policy, innovation and research by strengthening collaboration with public institutions, industry and development partners.
He urged students to focus on addressing real-life challenges confronting the energy sector and to contribute practical solutions that will advance national development.
“The impact of this programme should therefore be measured not only by the number of graduates it produces, but by the problems that graduates help to solve,” the statement added.
Ghana’s energy sector continues to face shortages of specialised professionals in policy, regulation, management and technical fields.
A national skills gap assessment by the Commission for TVET identified the energy industry among key sectors requiring targeted workforce development, highlighting the need for advanced academic and professional training programmes.
GNA
Reporter :Jibril Mumuni
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong