The Minister of Energy and Green Transition and MP for Yapei Kusalgu, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has graduated from Stellenbosch University with PhD honors after successful completion of his doctorate program.
The Ghanaian Legislator earned a PhD in Development Finance from the South African University following fruitful defence to his doctoral thesis focused on examining the intersection of energy, foreign direct investment (FDI), and environmental sustainability across the African continent.
The Minister was conferred with the honor on Wednesday 10th December 2025 during the graduation ceremony of the school, marking a significant academic milestone attained by Hon.Jinapor.
On 8 September 2025, John Jinapor successfully defended his PhD, supervised by Prof Joshua Abor and Prof Michael Graham. His dissertation explored inclusive growth and environmental quality in Sub- Saharan Africa.
Before his Doctorate Degree, Hon. John Jinapor has attained a solid academic background, holding multiple postgraduate degrees, including an MSc in Energy Economics, an MSc in Development Finance, an MBA in Marketing, and an MA in Economic Policy Management. This adds to his broad academic academic background.
Story by: Inusah Dondaliya
