GOIL has rewarded 34 Dealers, 6 Supervisors and 21 station attendants with tantalizing awards at their 2016 GOIL Dealers & Trade Area Awards ceremony held at the SWISS SPIRIT Alisa hotel on Friday, 27th October, 2017.

The Managing Director & Group CEO of GOIL, Mr. Patrick A.K. Akorli in his speech said: “Through the efforts of these men and women and all other hard-working staff, GOIL has retained its position as the CIMG Petroleum Company of the year. In recognizing their efforts, there will be tantalizing awards, with the winners being sponsored on a one week tour with spending money to South Africa, among other prizes.

On the top most awards, Mr. George Boadu (Asonaba) – Odoum, Kumasi, was adjudged the overall National Best Dealer. Aretha Bakers-Woode (Burma Camp service station) won the 2nd National Best Dealer whilst Emmanuel Akrofi (PWD), Wa won the 3rd National Best Dealer. For their prize, they receive a South Africa tour with spending cash, a Plaque, a Certificate, Laptop and a citation.

Awards were also given to the Best Zonal Dealers, Best LPG Dealers, Best Lubricant Distributors, Best Lubricant Dealers, Best HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment), National Best Forecourt Attendants, Best Lube Bay Attendants and Zonal Best Go-Café Attendants.

The Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who stood in for Hon. Emmanuel Agyarko as special guest of honour, called on GOIL to assist Government to clamp down on illegal trade at the downstream of the industry.

The Deputy Minister hinted that smuggling and illegal trade is making the nation lose over Ghs700 million annually.

He commends GOIL for the level of investment made and urged them to take leadership role in the new government initiatives that needs more investments in their operations.

The Chairman of the program, Hon. Kwame Osei Prempeh, who deputized for the Board Chairman, Hon. Kwamena Bartels, in his remarks, hinted that the new board has a committed objective to increase the market share of GOIL from 25% to 30%.

He congratulated all the award winners for their hard work and assured them that GOIL will continue to reward and recognize genuine hard work irrespective of where you find yourself in the business.