Aspirant · NPA Welfare Association
Thelma Kortei is running for Organising Secretary of the NPA Welfare Association, with a staff-driven plan to fuel morale across every directorate and regional office.
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Why I'm running
For me, fueling morale is not simply about organising more events. It means
Instead of assuming what staff want, Welfare asks, and keeps asking.
Good work, milestones, retirees and new staff should never go unnoticed.
Activities across all regions, planned around what staff genuinely enjoy.
About Thelma
Thelma is a Licensing Manager at the National Petroleum Authority, a professional Project Manager and a trained Counsellor, with experience in stakeholder engagement and team management. She has helped build operational databases used in her directorate, coordinated welfare parties, and was one of the early cheerleaders of NPA Friday Football.
Her storyJuly 2013 – today
The manifesto
Three proposals from the Fueling Morale manifesto. Each one starts with staff.
Staff Interest Survey
I will champion a staff-driven approach to activity planning. Instead of assuming, we will ask. Your preferences will shape a more inclusive NPA Welfare Calendar across regions, and help the association set prioritised goals for the coming year.
Welfare Feedback Loop
Welfare should not only speak to staff. It must listen and interact. I will advocate for a simple, accessible Welfare Feedback Platform where staff share views, suggestions and concerns, and rate our activities.
Staff Journal / Platform
A place to know colleagues beyond job titles: celebrate milestones and retirees, welcome new staff, share ideas, and recognise the culture champions and internal heroes of the NPA.
My simple commitment
I will listen to your views, collaborate with regional reps to create valued experiences, learn from feedback, and use communication channels that keep staff connected.
What we share
Different locations. Different generations. Different interests. One institution.
“Welfare should not only speak to staff. Welfare must listen and interact with staff.”
Watch
Hear Thelma explain why she is running and how she plans to fuel morale across the NPA.
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Her story
A career built at the NPA, and a lifelong habit of bringing people together.
Career at the NPA
2013 → today
Thelma joined the NPA as an intern and has grown with the authority for thirteen years.
Staff life
Represented her team at the NPA Quiz Competition three times running, finishing fourth each time, and helped coordinate welfare parties.
On stage
Directed Romeo and Juliet at St. Rose's SHS, then wrote, produced and directed an original play at KNUST for about 1,200 students.
Beyond work
Plans weddings, parties and funerals for close friends, and spends her time outdoors with her eight dogs.
Vote
Fueling Morale, for every directorate and regional office.
Read the manifesto