Zwelithini Mlotshwa, (3rd left) with Godwin Tamakloe, RIET Transport Managing Director and contestants
PUMA ENERGY Ghana, a leading energy company in the country, has held its 6th Transporters’ Safety Quiz as part of activities to educate and create awareness on road safety.
The occasion witnessed a huge turnout from all Puma Energy Ghana stakeholders including the National Petroleum Authority, National Road Safety Commission, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Association of Oil Marketing Companies, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Oil & Gas groups and Transaid.
Puma Energy Ghana’s contracted transporters, RIET Transport, J. K Ahiadome Transport and J.K Horgle Transport, headlined the 2023 Transporters Quiz which featured Dan Afari Yeboah, the host of ‘What Do You Know’, as its quiz master.
The RIET Transport team demonstrated exceptional knowledge and understanding of safety protocols, regulations, and best practices making them winners of the Transporters Safety Quiz.
“We are honoured to receive this recognition from Puma Energy Ghana. Safety is ingrained in our company’s values, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards in all our transportation activities. This award is a testament to our unwavering dedication to safety,” said Godwin Tamakloe, Managing Director of RIET Transport.
General Manager at Puma Energy Ghana, Zwelithini Mlotshwa, said safety was a top priority for Puma Energy, as the company believed that the burden of road-related injuries and deaths required a deliberate and multi-sectorial approach to reduce its occurrence and impact.
“The Puma Energy Transporters Quiz is one of the multitude of initiatives we have developed to build a robust road safety framework that will aid in the reduction of road-related deaths,” said Mlotshwa.
He said as Puma Energy Ghana continued to expand its footprint, the company remained dedicated to upholding the highest standards of road safety across all of its operations. “By investing in a pioneering road safety system, PUMA Energy is demonstrating its commitment to making a positive difference in the communities it serves, while setting a new standard for road safety.”
Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Linda Asante, lauded the event and encouraged Puma Energy Ghana to sustain the quiz.
“We recognise that road safety is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to working collaboratively with our partners to make a meaningful impact,” Fred Asante Antwi, Puma Energy Ghana, Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality Manager (HSSEQ), said.
“By prioritising road safety, we are not only protecting the well-being of our employees and the public but also contributing to the overall sustainability and success of our business.”
By Jamila Akweley Okertchiri