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Afetsi Awoonor

Also known as: Mr. Afetsi Awoonor · Mr Afetsi Awoonor · Mr Awoonor

Afetsi Awoonor — Managing Director of BOST Energies Limited, discussing fuel export cuts and supply capacity.

2026-05-152026-09-18

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The clarification follows a Reuters report based on comments by BOSTenergies Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor during an energy conference in Bangkok.

    No politics behind fuel export reduction to Sahel – BOSTenergies
  3. Joy Online

    The clarification follows an interview its Managing Director, Afetsi Awoonor, granted Reuters on the sidelines of an energy conference in Bangkok.

    BOST clarifies fuel export cut to Burkina Faso, Mali – Says no imminent shortage in Ghana
  4. Joy Online

    Ghana’s state-owned fuel distributor BOST Energies has cut diesel and ‌gasoline exports to neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali since August, prioritising domestic demand, Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor said on Wednesday.

    BOST cuts fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali to protect local supply
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The performance was announced at the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra on Wednesday, attended by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor; the Managing Director of BOSTenergies, Mr Afetsi Awoonor; board members and staff.

    BOST energies pays GH¢34.2m maiden dividend to govt
  6. Joy Online

    Commenting on the performance, Managing Director of BOSTenergies, Mr Afetsi Awoonor, said: “2025 was a defining year for BOSTenergies.

    BOSTenergies reports strong 2025 performance, pays first-ever dividend to government
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi; Chief Executive Officer of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Mr Afetsi Awoonor; officials of the Ministry of the Interior; and officers of the Ghana Prisons Service.

    Interior Minister presents 33-seater bus to Ghana Prisons Service
  9. Joy Online

    Presenting the cheque, Managing Director of BOSTenergies, Afetsi Awoonor, described the contribution as an investment in lives, families and the future of the country.

    BOSTenergies donates GH₵1m to Ghana Medical Trust Fund for critical healthcare support
  10. July 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    Afetsi Awoonor, reiterated the company’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance as part of its operational culture.

    BOSTenergies Concludes 2026 Health, Safety & Environment Week
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Managing Director of BOSTenergies, Afetsi Awoonor, reiterated the company’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance as part of its operational culture.

    BOSTenergies concludes 2026 Health, Safety and Environment Week
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor said the company has the systems, logistics network and storage facilities required to sustain round-the-clock fuel distribution as Ghana moves toward a continuous production economy.

    BOST ready for 24-Hour Economy rollout, assures gov’t of uninterrupted fuel supply
Business

BOSTenergies denies politics behind Sahel fuel export cuts

The News

BOSTenergies has clarified that reduced fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali are due to ongoing revamp works at its Bolgatanga depot, not political, security, or diplomatic considerations. The company denies Reuters reports suggesting an imminent fuel shortage in Ghana prompted the reduction.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. BOSTenergies denies politics behind Sahel fuel export cuts

    BOSTenergies has clarified that reduced fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali are due to ongoing revamp works at its Bolgatanga depot, not political, security, or diplomatic considerations. The company denies Reuters reports suggesting an imminent fuel shortage in Ghana prompted the reduction.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. BOST cuts fuel exports to Burkina Faso, Mali; denies shortage risk

    BOST Energies Limited has reduced fuel supplies to Burkina Faso and Mali, attributing the cut to ongoing revamp works at its Bolgatanga depot rather than any imminent fuel shortage in Ghana. The company clarified that its Managing Director's Reuters comments were misinterpreted, and stressed there is no shortage and no supply cuts based on political, security, or diplomatic grounds.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. BOST cuts fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali

    Ghana's state-owned fuel distributor BOST Energies has cut diesel and gasoline exports to Burkina Faso and Mali since August to prioritise domestic demand, managing director Afetsi Awoonor said. Global supply tightness driven by conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East has driven fuel prices to record highs and strained BOST's ability to meet export requests.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. BOSTenergies pays first-ever dividend of GH¢34.2m

    BOSTenergies has paid GH¢34.2 million in dividends to the Government, its first dividend payment to the State. The company's 2025 revenue reached GH¢3.81 billion and total assets increased by 50 per cent to GH¢3.99 billion, reflecting improved financial performance and management.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 2 September

  1. BOSTenergies reports strong 2025 growth, pays first government dividend

    BOSTenergies Limited recorded GH¢3.81 billion in revenue (195% year-on-year growth) and GH¢683.96 million in profit after tax in 2025, paying its first-ever dividend to the Government of Ghana of GH¢34.2 million.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Interior Minister presents 33-seater bus to Ghana Prisons Service

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has presented a 33-seater Eicher bus to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of President Mahama, fulfilling a commitment made during the commissioning of Damongo Camp Prison to enhance the service's transportation capacity and operational activities.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. BOSTenergies donates GH₵1 million to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Energy company BOSTenergies has contributed GH₵1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to help Ghanaians access life-saving medical treatments including chemotherapy, dialysis, and cardiac surgery. The donation aims to support patients facing financial barriers to specialised healthcare.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. BOSTenergies completes 2026 health, safety and environment week

    BOST Energies Limited concluded its July 2026 Health, Safety and Environment Week with a closing durbar, featuring activities including health walks, cleaning exercises, health screenings, and an HSE quiz competition to promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 21 July

  1. BOSTenergies concludes week-long health, safety event

    BOSTenergies Limited has concluded its 2026 Health, Safety and Environment Week (11–17 July), featuring activities including health walks, cleaning exercises, health screenings, and competitions to promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the company's operations.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. BOST pledges fuel supply capacity for 24-hour economy rollout

    BOST Energies Limited says it has the infrastructure, logistics network and storage facilities to support the government's 24-Hour Economy policy with uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. The managing director said the company has invested heavily in storage, transmission and logistics infrastructure to ensure petroleum products remain available and accessible at all times.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

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