Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (4th left), with the newly constituted board
The Minister of Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has tasked the newly constituted board of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to work as a team, cooperate with each other and management to be proactive and innovative in seeking strategic partnerships to ensure the viability of the company.
He urged the new board to be tactical enough to ensure that there is a conducive working environment to improve upon the relationship between the board and management as well as unions.
“It is in our collective interest as a nation for TOR to be fully operational, especially at this time, and more especially when we have our own discovery,” he said.
Addressing the board during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Dr Opoku Prempeh noted that TOR is an important national asset that must be protected.
“I believe its transformation lies in individual hearts and minds. I am confident that with the collective input of all stakeholders, we can empower TOR to play its vital role in our economic development. I am clear in my mind that with the diverse expertise represented on this board, you will deliver. I once again want to assure you of my support as sector Minister as we embark on this journey together,” the Minister said.
Full commitment
In his response, chairman of the board, David Kwame Tandoh Adomako, assured the Minister of their full commitment to managing the facility just as any private individual will manage his personal business, and leave TOR better than they met it.
Other members include Jerry Kofi Hinson(MD), Nana Akua Bakoma Prempeh, Prince Hamidu Armah, Prof Albert Ahenkan, Edith Sapara-Grant, Kamal-Deen Abdulai, Leon Kendon Appenteng and Irene Bonsu.
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