The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to coordinate the expansion of round-the-clock operations across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
The agreement, signed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, establishes a framework for operational readiness standards, security coordination and institutional collaboration to support the government’s economic transformation agenda.
Under the MoU, the NPA will be responsible for developing and enforcing 24-hour operational readiness standards across the sector. These will cover critical areas, including lighting, security, staffing protocols, digital fuel monitoring, and fire safety at fuel stations, refineries, bulk storage depots, and bulk road vehicle operations.
The 24-Hour Economy Authority, on the other hand, will coordinate the enabling environment, including deploying security agencies and providing cross-government support for operators that meet certification requirements.
The partnership aims to ensure that the downstream petroleum sector keeps pace with the broader 24-Hour Economy programme, which seeks to expand agro-processing, boost manufacturing, and strengthen logistics corridors nationwide. A reliable, round-the-clock fuel supply is considered a key enabler for these sectors.
Implementation of the initiative will begin with a nationwide pilot covering about 10 per cent of the downstream petroleum industry, with immediate priority placed on security deployment.
To facilitate the transition, the NPA has already established a Steering Committee and several technical subcommittees to oversee preparations and implementation.
The agreement brings together key stakeholders across the petroleum and security value chain. These include the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), BOST Energies, the Ghana National Tanker Drivers Union (GNTDU), the Tanker Owners Union (TOU), refineries, the Ghana Police Service, the National Security Secretariat, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems (GPMS), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and private sector investors.
Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, Augustus Goosie Tanoh, said the initiative goes beyond extending business hours.
“The programme is not only asking operators to stay open longer. We are building the enterprises and industrial capacity that will create growing demand for these services. To the factory owner in Tema, the trader in Tamale, the transport operator on the Accra-Kumasi corridor, the message is simple: if you are ready to grow, we are building the system to support you,” he said.
Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, said the agreement aligns the Authority’s regulatory mandate with the national economic transformation agenda.
“We will ensure that the standards for 24-hour operations are clear, enforceable and designed to protect workers, consumers and critical infrastructure,” he noted.
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) is a flagship initiative aimed at expanding Ghana’s productive capacity, promoting value addition and accelerating inclusive growth.
The NPA is the statutory body mandated to regulate, oversee and monitor Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry to ensure efficiency, safety and consumer protection.
24-HOUR ECONOMY AUTHORITY AND NPA SIGN MoU TO POWER GHANA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday, March 31, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to coordinate the expansion of round-the-clock operations across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
The agreement establishes a framework for operational readiness standards, security coordination, and institutional collaboration to support the country’s economic transformation programme.
Under the MoU, the NPA will develop and enforce 24-hour operational readiness standards covering lighting, security, staffing protocols, digital fuel monitoring, and fire safety across fuel stations, refineries, bulk storage depots, and bulk road vehicle operations. The 24-Hour Economy Authority will coordinate the enabling environment, including the deployment of security agencies and cross-government support for certified operators.
The partnership is designed to ensure that the downstream petroleum sector keeps pace with the broader 24-Hour Economy programme, which is developing agro-processing capacity, expanding manufacturing, and building logistics corridors across the country. Reliable, round-the-clock fuel supply is a critical enabler for each of these pillars.
Implementation will begin with a nationwide pilot covering approximately ten per cent of the downstream sector, with security deployment as the immediate priority. The NPA has already constituted a Steering Committee and technical sub-committees to prepare the sector for the transition.
The partnership brings together key players across the petroleum and security value chain, including the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), BOST Energies, the Ghana National Tanker Drivers Union (GNTDU), Tanker Owners Union (TOU), refineries, the Ghana Police Service, National Security Secretariat, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems (GPMS), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and private sector investors.
Mr. Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, said: “The programme is not only asking operators to stay open longer. We are building the enterprises and industrial capacity that will create growing demand for these services. To the factory owner in Tema, the trader in Tamale, the transport operator on the Accra-Kumasi corridor, the message is simple. If you are ready to grow, we are building the system to support you.”
Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., Chief Executive of the NPA, said: “This agreement aligns the NPA’s regulatory mandate with the national economic transformation agenda. We will ensure that the standards for 24-hour operations are clear, enforceable, and designed to protect workers, consumers, and critical infrastructure.”
About the 24-Hour Economy Authority
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) is a national economic transformation initiative aimed at expanding Ghana’s productive capacity, promoting value addition, and accelerating inclusive growth.
About the National Petroleum Authority
The National Petroleum Authority is the statutory body responsible for regulating, overseeing, and monitoring Ghana’s petroleum downstream industry to ensure efficiency, safety, and consumer protection.
Signed
Mr. Abdul-Nasser Alidu Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq.
Chief Programme Officer Chief Executive
24-Hour Economy Authority National Petroleum Authority
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