The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has embarked on a working visit to the Western Region, where he held a productive engagement with tanker drivers and other stakeholders in the petroleum downstream sector.

The meeting, held at the Takoradi depot, forms part of his broader stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at understanding the operational difficulties faced by industry players across the country.

During the interaction, Mr Tameklo expressed appreciation for the critical role tanker drivers play in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of petroleum products nationwide.

Mr Tameklo also stated that with the approval of the board, the Authority will implement the Driver Renumeration Formula to address the concerns of tanker drivers on their wages.

He acknowledged the numerous challenges they face, including poor road conditions, high operational costs, and safety concerns at loading terminals.

Among the strategies outlined by the Acting CEO were the rehabilitation of key access routes to depots, the review of safety standards and loading protocols, and the introduction of digital tracking systems to enhance transparency and accountability in fuel distribution.

Mr Tameklo further announced plans to strengthen collaboration between the NPA and relevant government agencies to ensure the timely resolution of infrastructural bottlenecks affecting tanker operations.

The engagement was warmly received by the drivers, who expressed optimism about the NPA’s renewed commitment under Mr Tameklo’s leadership.

They urged the Authority to maintain consistent dialogue with transport unions and ensure that promises made translate into tangible improvements.

The visit underscores the NPA’s resolve to build stronger relationships with frontline industry players and to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s petroleum supply chain.