Mr. Tameklo, in the company of the Lead for Energy at the 24 Hour Authority, Mr. Roland Azuguvu, the Director for the 24 Hour Programme at the Ghana Police Service, ACP Benjamin Ania, the Tema Regional Commander of Police, DCOP Asiedu, the liaison for the 24 Hour Programme at National Secourity Council Secretariat, Air Commodore Francis Ayamba, Directors of the National Petroleum Authority and representatives from the customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, engaged management and staff of these depots on ways to improve the implementation to the fullest potential.
The team was pleased to hear from these depots that, since the pilot commmenced, productivity has expanded with increased working hours, expanded workforce and work shifts as well as increased volumes and revenue.
The operators of these depots however mentioned the need for improved lighting and security.
This pilot phase which covers 247 retail outlets, 11 depots, and 2 refineries, is to test the viability of extended-operational hours in downstream petroleum operations and also to assess facility readiness relative to infrastructure, workforce, security, and compliance.
It is also to improve availability and accessibility of petroleum products in selected locations and above all generate evidence on employment, revenue, demand and service delivery.
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