Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission by President John Dramani Mahama.
The announcement, dated January 17, was issued in a statement by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President.
Her appointment, made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821), is subject to the constitutionally required advice of the Commission’s Board and consultation with the Public Services Commission.
The statement emphasised the legal basis for the appointment and reaffirmed the President’s commitment to ensuring that the Petroleum Commission effectively carries out its mandate.
About Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle
Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle is a Senior Partner and an accomplished legal professional. She holds a BA (Hons) in Law and Sociology and is a Barrister-at-Law.
As a Chevening Scholar, she earned an LLM in Banking and Finance from the London School of Economics.
Hardcastle brings extensive expertise in energy, corporate, and commercial law, with in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the oil and gas sector.
She also has a strong background in the legal aspects of investment, banking, and finance.
Her career highlights include significant contributions to economic development strategies, development assistance, and trade relations.
She has worked closely with the Government of Ghana, regulatory bodies, and international development partners.
