John Abdulai Jinapor is a prominent Ghanaian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the Yapei Kusawgu Constituency since 2017. He has been nominated as the Minister for Energy of the ninth parliament.
Mr. Jinapor, born on June 8, 1979, brings extensive expertise and technical insight to Ghana’s energy sector.
Here are some things to know about Mr. Jinapor:
- Mr. Jinapor was born on June 8, 1979 and holds an M.A. in Economic Policy Management and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana.
- He also earned an M.Sc. in Energy Economics from GIMPA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Financial Law from the University of London.
- Under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Jinapor has represented the Yapei Kusawgu Constituency in Parliament since January 7, 2017.
- Before serving as MP, he was Deputy Minister of Power during President John Mahama’s administration. In that role, he worked to stabilize Ghana’s energy supply and enhance energy infrastructure.
- As an MP, Jinapor has been active on parliamentary committees focusing on energy, finance, and national development. He is known to consistently advocate for reliable energy solutions and fair development in rural communities.
Jinapor’s appointment reflects a strategic push by President Mahama to tackle Ghana’s energy challenges with innovation and expertise.
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