TOR recovery creates 1,657 permanent and temporary jobs, and 6,500 indirect jobs – Kombat

The recovery of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has generated 1,657 permanent and temporary positions, coupled with over 6,500 indirect and temporary roles during turnaround maintenance, as disclosed by Managing Director Edmond Kombat. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr. Kombat highlighted that these job opportunities formed a significant part of the broader economic benefits resulting from the restoration of operations at the state-owned refinery after years of operational struggles.

He emphasized that the recovery program had provided employment prospects for young engineers, technical professionals, and local contractors. Mr. Kombat revealed that 415 young engineers were hired into permanent roles, with 301 temporary workers engaged for the CDU maintenance and another 287 for work on the RFCC unit. Additionally, 654 workers were employed by 35 local contractors working at the refinery.

He stated, "TOR's recovery has created 1,657 permanent and temporary jobs," underscoring the direct employment impact on Young Ghanaian Engineers. Mr. Kombat further explained that the refinery's turnaround maintenance had generated wider employment opportunities beyond its direct workforce, with more than 6,500 indirect and temporary workers engaged during the turnaround works.