Oil
Skills for Progress Africa fellows tour Tema Oil Refinery
Ten fellows from the Technical Talent for Industry Fellowship recently toured the Tema Oil Refinery to gain hands-on operational experience.
Key points
- Ten fellows visited the Tema Oil Refinery to observe industrial operations.
- The tour was organised by Skills for Progress Africa in partnership with ELAF Industrial Automation Limited.
- Executives encouraged participants to focus on practical skills and engineering solutions.
What happened
Ten participants of the Technical Talent for Industry Fellowship visited the Tema Oil Refinery to observe operations and interact with industry experts, according to the Ghana News Agency. The initiative was arranged by Skills for Progress Africa alongside ELAF Industrial Automation Limited.
Industry insights
During the visit, refinery leaders shared perspectives on leadership and technical responsibility. Edmond Kombat, the managing director of the facility, advised the fellows to prioritise practical capabilities over academic certificates, stating that Africa's future will be built by its engineers. Kwame Nyatuame, who leads Skills for Progress Africa, noted that direct exposure helps bridge the gap between classroom instruction and industrial practice. Solomon Bekoe, managing director of ELAF Industrial Automation Limited, commended the refinery's management for their ongoing efforts to restore operations and expressed hope for future internship placements.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
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