The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Upper East Regional Minister, Mr. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, have discussed measures to improve the movement of petroleum products through the Paga border corridor as fuel trade with neighbouring countries continues to expand.
The discussions took place during a courtesy call by the Regional Minister on the Managing Director of TOR, Edmund Komabt, where both sides focused on addressing growing congestion involving Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) at the Paga border enclave.
The congestion has raised concerns about traffic management, safety, security and the efficient transportation of petroleum products to neighbouring countries.
The TOR Managing Director noted that petroleum transit through the corridor is expected to increase in the coming months due to rising demand, making it necessary to implement practical solutions to improve the flow of tanker traffic.
Among the measures considered were community safety sensitisation programmes, strengthened collaboration with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), including engagement at the board level, and the development of a dedicated tanker yard through a sustainable user-pay model.
The discussions also highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of customs checks and weighing bridge regulations, as well as the expansion of transit operations to include the Namo border point in addition to Paga.
TOR reaffirmed its commitment to working with regional and national stakeholders to enhance the safe and efficient movement of petroleum products while supporting regional trade and economic activities.
The collaboration is expected to contribute to improved logistics management and reduce challenges associated with the transportation of petroleum products across Ghana’s borders.
