Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle Esq. appointed acting CEO of Petroleum Commission
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This appointment, effective from January 17, 2025, was made in line with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821).
President John Mahama has appointed legal expert Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission.
This appointment, effective from January 17, 2025, was made in line with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821). A statement released by the Secretary to the President on Friday confirmed the decision.
The statement further noted that the appointment remains subject to the Constitutionally mandated advice from the Commission’s Board, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle brings extensive experience in the energy sector, having previously served as a board member of the Petroleum Commission. Her professional background includes working as Deputy Head of the Economic Section and Economic Trade Attaché at the Swiss Embassy.
Additionally, she participated in the International Lawyers for Africa program, gaining experience at the UK-based law firm Hogan Lovells.
