The Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, Mr. Edward Abambire Bawa, has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters to strengthen the long-standing partnership between the two institutions.

The engagement formed part of GOIL’s efforts to assess existing collaborations with key national institutions and explore opportunities to deepen cooperation in support of security operations and national development.

Speaking during the meeting, COP Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu, Director-General in charge of General Services, described the relationship between GOIL and the Ghana Police Service as cordial and solid. He noted that GOIL continued to supply fuel to the Police Service even during challenging periods in the company’s history and currently serves police formations across all regions, except some newly created regions.

He indicated that several regional commands have requested increased fuel allocations to meet growing operational demands, adding that these requests would be formally communicated to GOIL. He also acknowledged that some implementation challenges exist and called for closer coordination to improve outcomes.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Yohuno, welcomed the engagement. He underscored the critical role of fuel in police operations and visibility, particularly at the community level, and expressed the need for increased and seamless supply.

The IGP further proposed that GOIL, working with relevant state agencies, consider the construction of fuel storage facilities in hard-to-reach areas, especially within the newly created regions. He also noted that the Police Service has taken delivery of new operational vehicles, including over one hundred pickup trucks and armoured vehicles, stressing that their effective deployment depends on a reliable fuel supply. He thanked GOIL’s leadership for its continued support.

Responding on behalf of GOIL, Mr. Edward Abambire Bawa reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting national security operations. He assured the Police Service that GOIL would work closely with Police Headquarters and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to fast-track processes and address implementation challenges in a manner that balances efficiency, accountability, and security considerations.

In contributing to the discussion, COP Iddi Seidu Lansah highlighted the need to extend the partnership to the Marine Police Unit. He noted that the Police Service has stationed new marine patrol boats along the coast, particularly in Takoradi and Tema, and proposed that GOIL’s bunkering services be considered to support marine security operations.

The GOIL delegation included the Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Marcus Deo Dake; Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Robert Kyere; Head of Operations, Ing. Denis Nii-Komiete Amui; and other senior officials.

Members of the IGP’s management team present included COP Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu (DG, General Services), COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraji (DG, National Patrol Department), COP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba (DG, Technical), COP Michael Nketia Frempong (DG, Finance), COP Iddi Seidu Lansah (DG, Welfare), and other members of the Police Management Board.

The visit reaffirmed GOIL’s position as a strategic national energy partner and underscored the shared commitment of both institutions to strengthening collaboration in support of public safety, security, and national development.

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