Akufo-Addo names Edwin Provencal as new BOST CEO

President Akufo-Addo has nominated Mr. Edwin Provencal as (the new ) Chief Executive Officer for the Bulk Oil and Transport (BOST) company limited.

If confirmed by the Management Board of BOST, he will replace George Mensah Okley, who resigned from the position last Friday.

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Mr. Mensah Okley tendered in his resignation to the President after serving a little over two years at the state entity.

Reasons for his resignation are unknown, however, Graphiconline reports that it may be linked to the issue of contracts at BOST.

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Mr. Provencal is currently the Technical Director to the Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu.

A statement signed by Deputy Energy Minister, Joseph Cudjoe, on Monday, August 26, requested the Board to take “due note and assess the suitability of Mr. Provencal for the appointment accordingly.”

Source: Myjoyonline.com