GNPC Inspires Next-Generation Talent at 2026 Ashesi Career Fair
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) reaffirmed its commitment to youth and talent development by participating in the 2026 Ashesi University Career Fair, held on 18 March at the Ashesi University campus.
As a Gold Sponsor, GNPC joined a diverse group of leading organisations engaging students and young professionals on career pathways, workplace expectations, and the competencies required to succeed in an evolving global environment. The Corporation’s delegation was led by Dr. Edward Appiah-Brafoh, Director of Human Resources, underscoring GNPC’s strategic focus on attracting and developing talent to support its long-term capacity objectives.
GNPC’s participation is part of a broader, sustained effort to engage students across Ghana's tertiary institutions through career fairs and other youth-focused initiatives. These engagements are aligned with the corporation’s deliberate strategy to build a robust pipeline of skilled professionals to support critical sectors of the economy, particularly energy.
“Platforms such as this provide valuable opportunities to connect with young people whose talent, discipline, and potential will shape the future of our sector and the nation,” Dr. Appiah-Brafoh stated. “Our focus extends beyond identifying talent to nurturing ambition, building confidence, and helping students recognise the breadth of opportunities available to them.”
At the fair, GNPC engaged students and alumni through one-on-one interactions, speed interviews, and pre-scheduled sessions facilitated via the Career Fair Plus platform. These engagements enabled meaningful dialogue with students exploring internships, national service placements, and long-term career opportunities within the corporation.
Beyond recruitment, GNPC leveraged the platform to provide students with practical insights into its operations and the diverse career pathways within a modern national oil company. Participants gained a deeper understanding of GNPC’s role in Ghana’s energy sector, its organisational culture, and the multidisciplinary nature of its work.
One participant, Princess Acheampong, described her interaction with the GNPC team as both insightful and encouraging.
“It was a very insightful session,” she noted. “It helped me better understand the opportunities available at GNPC and how to prepare for a professional environment of that caliber.”
GNPC’s engagement at the Ashesi Career Fair reinforces its broader commitment to developing local capacity and investing in human capital as a key driver of national growth. The Corporation recognises that, beyond resources and infrastructure, sustainable sector development is fundamentally dependent on people.
As GNPC continues to engage students and young professionals across the country, it remains focused on expanding access to learning, exposure, and opportunity, ensuring that the next generation is well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s future.