The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Akatsi South, Daniel Dagba, has stated that the new fuel station established by Earth Energy Limited at Tatorme in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region will significantly boost economic activity in the area. The facility was officially opened on October 1, 2026. According to Mr. Dagba, this investment demonstrates confidence in the economic potential of the Municipality and will contribute to growing commercial activities along the Akatsi-Accra Road, a major transport corridor.
The Akatsi-Accra Road serves as a critical route for the movement of people, goods, and services between communities and other parts of Ghana. The fuel station is expected to contribute to employment creation, local economic activity, and revenue generation. Mr. Dagba encouraged the management of Earth Energy Limited to provide employment opportunities to qualified persons within the Municipality, particularly the youth, and to take advantage of local businesses and service providers.
During the opening ceremony, Mr. Dagba emphasized the importance of safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance in the handling of petroleum products. He urged the management to maintain strict adherence to the requirements of regulatory institutions, including the National Petroleum Authority, Ghana National Fire Service, and Environmental Protection Agency. The facility must be properly maintained, fire safety measures kept functional, and staff given appropriate training in emergency response and the safe handling of petroleum products.
Mr. Dagba also encouraged the management to maintain good relations with surrounding communities and see itself as a partner in local development. He said the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly looks forward to meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives from the company to contribute to the welfare and development of communities within which it operates. The Assembly remains committed to creating an enabling environment for responsible private-sector investment.
The MCE assured the people of Tatorme and surrounding communities that the Assembly would continue to work with relevant agencies to ensure that commercial activities within the Municipality are conducted in a manner that protects public safety, the environment, and the general interest of communities. Some management representatives of Earth Energy Limited, traditional authorities, business partners, security agencies, and other stakeholders attended the ceremony.
Drivers who have patronized the facility expressed hope that its establishment would contribute to economic growth and increased commercial activity in the area. Mr. Dagba congratulated Earth Energy Limited on the investment and officially welcomed the company and its management to Tatorme and the Akatsi South Municipality. The investment is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy.
The new fuel station is a significant addition to the commercial activities in the Akatsi South Municipality. Key stakeholders, including the MCE, traditional authorities, and business partners, have welcomed the investment. Earth Energy Limited's investment is seen as a boost to the local economy, and the company is expected to play a role in the development of the area.
Key points
- The fuel station is expected to create jobs and stimulate local economic activity.
- The investment demonstrates confidence in the economic potential of the Akatsi South Municipality.
- The MCE emphasized the importance of safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
