The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has marked a historic milestone with the passing-out ceremony of its newly recruited security personnel, following a two-week intensive training program at the Eastern Naval Command of the Ghana Armed Forces in Tema.

As TOR prepares to resume operations in October, every facet of the organisation is undergoing a comprehensive reset to position Ghana’s premier refinery for optimal performance.

The training, the first of its kind in TOR’s history, was designed to equip the recruits, comprising gallant men and one woman, with essential skills to safeguard refinery operations. Modules covered included physical drills for discipline and teamwork, emergency response, security awareness, first aid, firefighting, and crisis management.

The colourful ceremony, held at the Command’s forecourt, featured a parade and the presentation of certificates to the successful trainees. Staff and management of TOR, together with senior officials from the Eastern Naval Command, graced the occasion.

On behalf of the Managing Director, Edmond Kombat Esq., TOR expressed profound appreciation to the Eastern Naval Command for their invaluable support, noting the importance of continued collaboration as neighbours in Tema.

Established in 1963 by Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, TOR remains the nation’s foremost refinery. Once operational, it is projected to meet approximately 60% of Ghana’s daily finished petroleum product needs, underscoring its strategic importance to national energy security and economic resilience.