The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has met with members of the Ghana National Petroleum Tankers Drivers Union to discuss their concerns over working conditions. The meeting comes after a series of strike actions by the union, which have now been suspended. The drivers had raised concerns over several issues, including the deplorable state of the Tema Oil Refinery-Kpone Road and the deteriorating condition of the BOST yard where they park their trucks.
The tanker drivers' union had embarked on strike actions due to what they described as poor working conditions. The union's concerns include the state of the TOR road, oil loss control, and allowances for drivers who work long hours on rough roads. The drivers also raised concerns about the safety and security of their operations. The NPA CEO assured the union that his authority would do its best to address their concerns and find solutions to the problems they face.
During the meeting, the National Chairman of the GNPTDU, George Nyaunu, apologized on behalf of the union for not notifying the NPA of their strike action ahead of time. He thanked the NPA Boss for accepting their offer for a meeting and listening to their concerns. The union's decision to suspend their strike action was welcomed by the NPA, which has promised to work with the drivers to find solutions to their problems.
The NPA CEO's meeting with the tanker drivers' union is seen as a positive step towards resolving the issues that led to the strike actions. The union had been pressing for improved working conditions, including better roads and facilities for their trucks. The NPA has promised to work with the relevant authorities to address the concerns raised by the drivers.
The Tema Oil Refinery-Kpone Road has been cited as one of the major concerns of the tanker drivers. The road's deplorable state has made it difficult for the drivers to operate safely and efficiently. The NPA has promised to work with the relevant authorities to find a solution to the problem.
The BOST yard, where the tanker drivers park their trucks, has also been cited as a major concern. The yard's deteriorating condition has raised concerns about the safety and security of the drivers and their trucks. The NPA has promised to work with the relevant authorities to find a solution to the problem.
The meeting between the NPA CEO and the tanker drivers' union has been seen as a positive step towards resolving the issues that led to the strike actions. The NPA has promised to work with the drivers to find solutions to their problems and improve their working conditions. The union has welcomed the NPA's commitment to addressing their concerns.
Key points
- The NPA CEO, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has assured the Ghana National Petroleum Tankers Drivers Union of his commitment to improving their working conditions.
- The tanker drivers' union had embarked on strike actions due to poor working conditions, including the deplorable state of the Tema Oil Refinery-Kpone Road.
- The NPA has promised to work with the relevant authorities to address the concerns raised by the drivers, including oil loss control and allowances for drivers who work long hours on rough roads.
