BOSTenergies has taken note of concerns raised by fuel tanker drivers regarding operations at the company’s Kumasi Depot and has assured the public, tanker drivers and other stakeholders that the concerns are being addressed.
The concerns, which led to the intention by some tanker drivers to embark on a three-day strike, were already known to management and were actively being addressed prior to the intended strike.
They relate primarily to the condition of a loading arm and inadequate parking capacity at the Kumasi Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) Park.
The company had already engaged a contractor to undertake the necessary works for the replacement of the damaged loading arm. The intervention is intended to restore the loading infrastructure to the required operational, reliability and safety standards.
“The concerns, which led to the intention by some tanker drivers to embark on a three-day strike, were already known to management and were actively being addressed prior to the intended strike.”
BOSTenergies said the Kumasi Depot continues to meet market demand using the existing loading arms.
The company also acknowledged concerns regarding inadequate parking space for Bulk Road Vehicles at the Kumasi BRV Park and said it had previously acquired a parcel of land to be developed as a 200-truck-capacity facility.
Presently, BOSTenergies has awarded a contract for the construction of a new BRV parking facility.
The planned expansion is expected to significantly improve parking capacity and ease congestion associated with tanker operations at the Kumasi Depot.
As an interim measure, BOSTenergies continues to lease a third-party facility for the parking of the BRVs pending completion of the new 200-truck-capacity facility.
Continued Engagement
BOSTenergies has engaged representatives of the tanker drivers’ union and provided assurances regarding the measures being undertaken to address the concerns raised.
Following the engagement, the tanker drivers have agreed to suspend their intention to embark on the proposed three-day strike and continue dialogue with BOSTenergies as the outstanding concerns are addressed.
The company values the important role played by tanker drivers in the efficient distribution of petroleum products across the country and remains committed to constructive engagement with them and their representatives.
BOSTenergies will continue to work collaboratively with the tanker drivers, the NPA and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the concerns raised are addressed in a sustainable and responsible manner.
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