The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority, Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby has been elected President of Union Producers, Transporters and Distributors of Electrical Power in Africa (UPDEA). A statement from VRA on Monday said his election would be with effect from the 15th Congress, which will be held in Accra in 2005.

It said until he assumes office, Dr Wereko-Brobby will serve as the First Vice President and Chairman of the Scientific Committee of UPDEA. UPDEA held its Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting in Tripoli, Libya, from 23-24 November.

The Union whose purpose is to promote the integration and development of the African Power sector comprises 30 members from some 26 countries throughout Africa. The theme for the 15th Congress to be held in Ghana in 2005 will be: Access to Electricity For All People of Africa Through a Pooling of Energy Resources.