GOIL CEO Edward Abambire Bawa has appealed to regulators for equitable petroleum import permit allocations, warning that delays threaten the state-owned firm’s ability to supply remote communities.
Speaking at a dealer forum in Takoradi, Bawa stated that GOIL’s mandate to serve underserved areas including hospitals, schools, and low-profit regions faces operational risks if laycan permits remain inconsistent.
The CEO emphasized GOIL’s dual role in balancing commercial operations with public service obligations under Ghana’s liberalized fuel market. “We seek fairness, not favors,” Bawa asserted, linking timely permit access to supply chain stability and nationwide energy security. His remarks coincide with rising competition in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, where GOIL maintains 25% market share despite servicing high-cost locations.
Bawa concurrently announced plans to renovate 270 GOIL stations by December 2025, with 30 sites in the Western Region prioritized. The upgrades aim to modernize facilities and enhance service quality beyond “cosmetic” improvements. A new digital platform will also enable dealers to access real-time financial statements, reducing administrative delays.
The CEO confirmed ongoing discussions with the Mahama administration to secure additional fuel volumes for affordable nationwide distribution. Reaffirming GOIL’s reputation as Ghana’s “dependable fuel brand,” Bawa credited dealers and customers for sustaining the company’s 55-year legacy. The Takoradi forum forms part of broader stakeholder engagements ahead of Ghana’s 2028 elections.
