Ghana's Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has been awarded the prestigious SMRP International Leadership Award by the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Caribbean Chapter at its 10th event.

The elite honor celebrates visionary leaders driving global innovation in maintenance, reliability, asset management, safety, and sustainability, thus, extending impact far beyond borders to uplift communities worldwide.

Presented by SMRP Executive Chairman Kuarial Rampersad, the award was received on Dr.Jinapor's behalf by Ing Seth Agbeve Mahu, Director of Renewable Energy and Green Transition at Ghana's Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.

In a heartfelt message, Ing Mahu expressed Dr. Jinapor's profound gratitude, declaring the recognition spotlights his transformative leadership reshaping Africa's energy landscape. "This award bridges Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago, paving the way for collaboration in energy transition for mutual prosperity," he stated.

A powerhouse in politics and academia, Dr Jinapor represents Yapei-Kusawgu in Parliament. His trailblazing career includes stints as Deputy Minister of Energy and Petroleum, and Deputy Minister of Power, where he spearheaded Ghana's energy policies. Holding advanced degrees in energy economics, development finance, marketing, and economic policy management, he boasts publications in top journals on energy, foreign direct investment, and environmental sustainability, cementing his role as a global force in green reforms.

The event saw the participation from Ghana's High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago, including Mr William Anani-Abotsi, High Commissioner; Charles Marfo, Head of Chancery; and Emmanuella Opong-Peprah, First Secretary for Political and Economics.

Ambassador Abotsi expressed deep appreciation for the award and Trinidadian hospitality, reaffirming his unwavering resolve to boost cultural and economic ties.

"This honor strengthens our shared bonds; let us deepen people-to-people exchanges, trade, and joint ventures for a brighter future," he pledged.

Ing Mahu advanced these ties through high-level meetings with Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Senator Professor Prakash Persad, and the Minister in the Energy and Energy Industries Hon. Ernesto Kesar.

Discussions focused on academic exchanges, university research partnerships, renewable energy, skills development, green transitions, oil and gas value chains, transportation, and professional certifications igniting a new era of bilateral breakthroughs.

Other officials of the Ghana High Commission including Charles Marfo Head of Chancery and Emmanuella Opong-Peprah the first Secretary Political and Economics took part the events.