SHELL Ghana Limited has opened a modern truck rest stop in Takoradi, aimed at reducing the incidence of road accidents in the country.
The facility, which is to be replicated in Tarkwa, Kumasi, Accra and other major cities in the country, is to afford drivers and transporters the opportunity to take a rest and continue their journeys the following day, while transporting products across the country.
The facility is to afford the company the opportunity to have full control over the products being transported from loading centres from possible dilution and siphoning.
The Managing Director, Mr Omar Benson, announced this at an awards ceremony to reward drivers and transporters of the company in Tema.
He said Ghana had in the past been ranked as the worst performing country in road safety practices in the West African sub-region.
The below performance grading, according to him, saw the company adopting a 12-life-saving rule as part of its programme which was launched sometime ago, aimed at promoting road discipline and safety among its bulk vehicle operators and transporters.
Continuing, Mr Omar indicated that ‘though there were a few minor accidents recorded, the goal zero programmes had been result-oriented as the country now topped as the best performer in road safety in the sub-region.
Elaborating, the MD said Shell, which had been granted an exploration licence in South Africa, had also been exploring business development opportunities in West Africa, with Ghana being the main destination point, although they were yet to identify any project.
He pledged his company’s support to help build the capacity of Ghana’s oil and gas industry.
The Vice-President of Shell in West Africa, Mr Honore Dainhi, commended the transporters for the commitment and dedication displayed in the discharge of their duties.
He said the company’s market share had witnessed a considerable increase in the past months, as a result of the transporters’ loyalty towards the retail business and bulk performance, and urged them to remain focused and adhere to the company’s policies and regulations.
The Distribution Manager of Shell Ghana, Mr Augustine Osei-Bonsu, said the awards ceremony, which was held every year, helped to take stock of the company’s activities.
He said winners of the various categories of awards were selected through a seven-pillar audit outlined by the company.
The ceremony saw 75 transporters and drivers being awarded, with Mr Joseph Horgli winning the Best Transporter Award for the fifth time running.
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