The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has held a strategic meeting with the 24-Hour Economy Authority to discuss the pilot implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy programme within Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry.
The meeting, held on Thursday, forms part of broader efforts to operationalise round-the-clock economic activity in key sectors.
The session was chaired by the NPA Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, who underscored the Authority’s readiness to collaborate with industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout.
According to him, the downstream petroleum sector plays a critical role in national productivity and must be strategically positioned to support extended operational hours.
The NPA delegation included Deputy Chief Executives Dr Sheila Addo and Dr Dramani Bukari; HR Director Mrs Sedinam Afua Charity Mammara; Corporate Affairs Director Mrs Maria Edith Oquaye; Director of Consumer Services Mrs Eunice Budu-Nyarko; Director of Economic Regulation and Planning Abass Tasunti; as well as other Heads of Department.
Their participation highlighted the multi-dimensional planning required for the pilot phase.Industry representation came from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), and the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).
Officials from the Ghana Police Service and National Security were also present, reflecting the security and regulatory considerations tied to extended operational hours in the petroleum value chain.In his remarks, Mr Tameklo emphasised the committee’s commitment to delivering a successful pilot.
“Every necessary measure is being taken to guarantee effective implementation,” he stated, adding that coordination, safety, and regulatory compliance would remain central to the process.
The engagement marks a significant step towards integrating the petroleum downstream sector into Ghana’s evolving 24-hour economic framework.