Tag: National Petroleum Authority
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Akufo-Addo appoints Mustapha Hamid as NPA CEO
President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). He takes over from Hassan Tampoli, who is now MP for Gushiega and a Deputy Transport Minister-designate. The appointment takes effect from July 1, 2021. A letter from the President to Dr. Hamid dated June 17th…
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Address our salary concerns, other issues in 48 hours – Tanker drivers to Akufo-Addo
The Ghana National Tanker Drivers Union has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Nana Akufo-Addo to address issues affecting their members or face their wrath. The tanker drivers, among other things, say they are compelled to take low salaries and endure harassment from police officers at various checkpoints in the country. They also accused the…
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NPA will not shield culprits in illegal fuel trade – Tampuli
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, NPA, Hassan Tampuli, says his outfit will not spare groups or individuals found to be engaging in illegal fuel trade. Mr. Tampuli, speaking at the launch of the second phase of the Petroleum Product Marking Scheme said the Authority will be tough with its mandate to…
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NPA generates GH¢952 million following clamp down on illegal fuel trade
A total of GH¢952 million has been accrued in taxes and revenue margins through the clampdown on illegal fuel trade by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The move follows intense monitoring of the lifting and sale of petroleum products in the country by the Authority. Speaking at the launch of the 2018 industry report by…
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Government collaborates with Canada to train Ghanaian welders
The implementation of the new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders recirculation policy is expected to generate about 4,500 new jobs and guarantee the jobs of people already employed in the industry. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Hassan Tampuli at the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)…
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Ghana Standards Authority exposes 10 fraudulent fuel filling stations
Inspections carried out by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has exposed 10 fuel filling stations engaged in under-delivering. They included; Shell, Motorway Extension; Total, McCarthy Hill; GOIL Mile 11; Frimps Oil, Tetegu junction; GOIL, Galilea; Frimps Oil, Spintex Road; Glory Oil, Spintex Road; Allied Oil, Sakaman; Shell, Amanfrom West and Goodness Energy, Kasoa. A statement issued…