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Judith Adjobah Blay, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company, has issued a stern warning to illegal miners and farmers to stay away from the company’s gas pipeline infrastructure. Speaking during a recent public engagement, the CEO highlighted the severe risks posed by human activities encroaching on these critical assets. She made it clear that any interference with the integrity of the pipelines would have dire consequences for the nation’s energy security and public safety.
The warning was delivered during the Nzema Manle Queen Mothers Conference 2026, held in the Ellembelle District. Addressing the queen mothers under the theme of their essential roles in local development, Blay explained that the gas infrastructure is a vital component of Ghana's industrial backbone. She noted that while mining and farming are significant economic activities in the region, they must not occur within the protected buffer zones established to protect the high-pressure transmission lines.
Blay emphasized that any physical damage to the underground pipelines, whether intentional or accidental, could lead to immediate disruptions in gas supply to thermal power plants across the country. Such interruptions would severely compromise power generation, potentially triggering nationwide blackouts and affecting millions of homes and businesses. Beyond the economic impact, she stressed that the safety of the communities living near these pipelines is at stake, as any rupture could result in catastrophic fire or explosion.
To prevent such occurrences, the Ghana National Gas Company is calling for increased cooperation from local traditional leaders and community members. Blay urged the queen mothers to use their significant social influence to educate their subjects on the dangers of encroaching on gas infrastructure. By fostering a culture of vigilance and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, the company aims to protect its assets and maintain a reliable, uninterrupted energy supply for the entire country.