As part of its unwavering commitment to building strategic partnerships and mobilizing national support for Africa’s energy transformation, the leadership of the Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) recently paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council.
The visit forms a pivotal part of AETC’s broader stakeholder engagement strategy. By engaging with high-level traditional authorities, AETC continues to reaffirm the critical role that cultural institutions play in driving sustainable development, technological innovation, and economic transformation across Ghana and the wider continent.
Aligning Vision and Strategic Priorities
Leading the delegation, Ms. Emelia Akumah, Founder and President of the Africa Energy Technology Centre, outlined AETC’s long-term vision and strategic priorities. She highlighted the Centre’s commitment to bridging the gap between policy, technology, investment, and human capital development to accelerate Africa’s transition toward a sustainable energy future.
Ms. Akumah detailed the strategic objectives of the upcoming Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC), a premier platform designed to bring together governments, policymakers, development partners, global investors, academia, and industry executives to foster actionable dialogue and champion technology-driven solutions.
A key highlight of the engagement was the presentation of AETC’s flagship Youth Energy Entrepreneurship & Incubation Programme (YEEIP). Designed to nurture the next generation of African energy leaders, YEEIP empowers young innovators through technical capacity building, mentorship, and targeted investment opportunities. Ms. Akumah emphasized that youth empowerment remains fundamental to securing Africa’s long-term energy independence and economic growth.
“Youth empowerment remains central to Africa’s long-term energy transformation. Investing in young innovators today is essential to driving sustainable economic growth tomorrow.”
Ms. Emelia Akumah, Founder & President, AETC
During the visit, the delegation formally extended an invitation to His Royal Majesty to participate in the Africa Energy Technology Conference, signaling the Centre's deep respect for traditional governance as a catalyst for collective action.
Royal Endorsement and Shared Vision
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II warmly received the delegation, commending AETC’s forward-thinking approach to leveraging energy, technology, and strategic partnerships for socioeconomic growth. He highlighted the imperative of empowering young people and investing in sustainable innovation that benefits future generations.
The engagement concluded with a renewed commitment to ongoing collaboration between the Africa Energy Technology Centre and the Ga Traditional Council, reinforcing the premise that long-term prosperity is best achieved through unified action across all spheres of leadership.
