The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC holds Vendor Engagement Seminar as part of 40th anniversary celebration, Pushes Stronger Local ParticipationGNPC) has deepened its commitment to promoting local content in the oil and gas sector by hosting its maiden Vendor Engagement Seminar as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.
The forum, held under the theme “Promoting Local Content and Local Participation through Vendor Engagement,” brought together Ghanaian businesses, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to strengthen relationships, encourage transparency, and build sustainable supply chain partnerships.
Opening the session, GNPC’s Chief Executive Officer, Kwame Ntow Amoah, stressed that local participation remains central to the corporation’s vision.
“Local content is not merely a regulatory requirement. It is at the heart of our strategy to grow together with local enterprises in a mutually beneficial partnership, ensuring our resources create real opportunities for our people, businesses, and communities,” he said.
A key highlight of the seminar was a technical session on tender processes led by Barbara Afriyie-Owusu of GNPC’s Supply Chain and Local Content Development Department. She described compliance as “the oxygen of procurement,” warning contractors against common pitfalls such as incomplete forms, expired certificates, late submissions, and incorrect file formats.
“With our tender process now fully digital, excuses like traffic delays no longer apply. The system locks automatically at deadline,” she cautioned, urging vendors to prepare bids early and pay close attention to specifications.
The seminar also featured contributions from the Petroleum Commission on Ghana’s local content framework and the Public Procurement Authority, which showcased the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS) to improve efficiency in bidding.
On the sidelines, Seidu Salim Braimah, Manager of GNPC’s Supply Chain and Local Content Development, reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to sourcing goods and services locally, ensuring direct benefits for host communities — including opportunities in the Voltaian Basin project.
GNPC emphasized that procurement should be seen not as a barrier but as a pathway to building trust, expanding opportunities, and boosting Ghanaian participation in the oil and gas value chain.
