24-Hour Economy Authority, NPA sign MoU to drive round-the-Clock petroleum operations
The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the expansion of 24-hour operations across Ghana's downstream petroleum sector. The agreement was signed in Accra on March 31.
Under the terms of the MoU, the NPA will develop and enforce operational readiness standards for 24-hour service delivery across fuel stations, refineries, bulk storage depots, and bulk road vehicle operations. These standards will cover areas such as lighting, security, staffing protocols, digital fuel monitoring, and fire safety. The 24-Hour Economy Authority will coordinate the enabling environment, including the deployment of security agencies and cross-government support for certified operators. The partnership is expected to align the downstream petroleum sector with the wider 24-Hour Economy programme.
Implementation of the initiative will begin with a nationwide pilot covering about 10 percent of the downstream sector, with security deployment identified as an immediate priority. The NPA has already set up a Steering Committee and technical sub-committees to oversee preparations for the transition. NPA Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, said the agreement aligns the Authority's regulatory mandate with the national transformation agenda, assuring that clear and enforceable standards will be implemented to protect workers, consumers, and critical infrastructure.
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The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the NPA have signed an MoU - it's all about petroleum. This agreement aims to transform Ghana's economy - but how will they do it?
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