Peggy Addo

Peggy Addo serves as a board member of the Volta River Authority, one of Ghana's most historically significant public institutions and the body responsible for managing the Akosombo Dam, Lake Volta, and the hydroelectric power generation infrastructure that has been central to Ghana's electricity supply since the dam's construction in the 1960s. The Akosombo Dam remains one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in Ghana's energy landscape, and the VRA's governance carries responsibility for an institution whose operations are foundational to the country's electricity supply.

Lake Volta, the reservoir created by the Akosombo Dam, is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world by surface area and has become central to Ghana's inland fisheries, transportation, irrigation, and water supply systems in addition to its primary hydroelectric function. The VRA's governance therefore involves oversight of an institution with environmental, social, and economic responsibilities that extend far beyond power generation alone, encompassing the management of a massive water resource and the welfare of communities that live along its shores and depend on it for their livelihoods.

Ghana's energy sector has faced significant pressures in recent years, including periods of insufficient electricity supply, the challenges of managing the Akosombo reservoir in times of drought, and the transition toward a more diverse generation mix that incorporates thermal power, solar, and other renewables alongside the hydroelectric base that the VRA manages. Board governance of the VRA involves engagement with these challenges, providing oversight of management decisions that have systemic implications for Ghana's electricity supply and the country's energy security.

Addo's board service at the VRA connects her to the governance of one of Ghana's most historically significant institutions, managing infrastructure that has shaped the country's economic geography and energy landscape for six decades. Her recognition in the 2026 Avance Media Top 100 Women Board Directors ranking confirms her standing among Ghana's significant women in energy and public sector governance.

Her work at the Volta River Authority represents engagement with the governance of infrastructure that is as foundational to Ghana's development story as any institution in the country's public sector.