The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has used this year’s Hogbetsotso festival celebration in the Volta Region to educate the public on petroleum safety and consumer rights as part of efforts to promote responsible handling and use of petroleum products.
The Authority joined the chiefs and people of Anlo for the annual cultural festival, where it engaged patrons on safety practices within Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector.
At the grand durbar, the NPA’s Volta Regional Manager, Mr Prospero Cyrianno Olympio, addressed festivalgoers and highlighted the Authority’s mandate as the regulator of the country’s petroleum downstream industry.
He used the occasion to encourage consumers to purchase petroleum products only from licensed outlets to avoid the risks associated with products from unapproved sources.
The public was also cautioned against storing petrol in homes because of the dangers it poses, while festivalgoers received education on the safe handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders.
The engagement formed part of the NPA’s ongoing efforts to take petroleum safety education closer to consumers through community-based activities and cultural celebrations.
According to the Authotity, using major public gatherings such as the Hogbetsotso festival will help raise awareness on safe petroleum practices and empower consumers to make informed choices.
