Accra – 30^th September 2024:  Vivo Energy Ghana, Shell licensee, in partnership with its transporters namely S. O. Frimpong, J. K. Hogle and J. K. Ahiadome Transport, the National Road Safety Authority and Hollard Ghana have successfully launched the second edition of the Fit2Drive driver education and wellness programme in Accra.

Under the theme, ‘Your Health, Your Wealth,’ the Fit2Drive driver education and wellness programme, aims at promoting and enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of commercial drivers. The programme seeks to educate drivers on good road safety behaviours and to provide free occupational health screening by health professionals. This year’s programme will be rolled out in five regional capitals for over 1,000 commercial drivers in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Koforidua, and Techiman.

As a major player in the downstream petroleum sector, championing and setting standards for safety, innovation and quality, Vivo Energy Ghana remains resolute in its dedication to implementing long-term sustainable development initiatives with a focus on the health of its people.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Jean-Michel Arlandis, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana highlighted the contribution of drivers to the growth of the economy, ensuring that goods and people reach their destinations safely and on time: “At Vivo Energy Ghana, we believe that a healthy driver is a safe driver. This is why we are presenting thermometers, glucometers and blood pressure readers to transport unions in the various regions participating in the programme to facilitate personal health care.”

Delivering a speech at the event, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, Acting Director General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) commended Vivo Energy Ghana for its commitment to making positive impacts in communities where it operates through initiatives such as the Fit2Drive driver education and wellness programme. “Vivo Energy Ghana is not only focused the sale of petroleum products but goes beyond that to ensure that their customers are safe and well on the road. We are very much convinced that this programme spearheaded by Vivo Energy Ghana and its partners will continue to highlight and emphasise the importance of commercial drivers’ safety to reduce the menace on our roads,” he reiterated.

One of the highlights of the event was a raffle draw for commercial drivers, with exciting prizes including fuel coupons and insurance packages. The climax of the event was a free health screening provided by health professionals for all participating drivers, as part of the company’s effort to promote the overall wellbeing of drivers.

The second edition of the Fit2Drive driver education and wellness programme marks another significant milestone in the company’s journey to make Ghana’s roads safer. By equipping drivers with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to stay safe and healthy, we are contributing to a safer road network for all.

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Media contact:

Shirley Tony Kum

Corporate Communications Manager

Vivo Energy Ghana

+ 233 540 116 600

Notes to editors:

Vivo Energy Ghana

With a vision to become Africa’s leading and most respected energy business, Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants was established in 2013. The Shell brand has been in Ghana since1928. Vivo Energy Ghana has a fuels storage capacity of 11,000m³ and 232 service stations, with many offerings Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.

Vivo Energy

The Vivo Energy Group operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East, Southern Africa and in the Ocean Islands. The extended Group has a network of over 3,900 service stations in 28 markets operating under the Engen and Shell brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, convenience stores, restaurants, and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and chemicals to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, aviation, mining, construction, power, transport, agriculture and manufacturing.  It is continuing to develop innovative energy solutions to enhance sustainability. 

The Company employs around 6,000 people and has access to over 2.1 billion litres of fuel storage capacity. 

For more information about Vivo Energy, please visit www.vivoenergy.com