Jerry Kofi Hinson, the Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), has resigned, citing ill health.

He told President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a letter dated August 11, 2023, that he is unable to continue in his capacity as the MD owing to unanticipated health problems.

Mr. Hinson said it has been “a privilege, honour and pleasure to serve as the Managing Director for Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) for the past 18 months. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors and Management, we have undertaken the daunting task of identifying a suitable entity to partner with TOR to revamp its operations in a sustainable and profitable way.”

“The process, though long and arduous, has resulted in the selection of a potential partner who needs to be taken through the various approval stages.”

“Regrettably, I am unable to continue in my role as Managing Director due to unforeseen health circumstances.  This letter therefore serves as my notice of resignation from the Managing Director’s position effective from an agreed handover/transition period with the Board of Directors,” he stated in the letter.

The outgoing TOR MD stated that he was committed to ensuring a smooth succession of his responsibilities and to carrying them out completely until his last day at work.

“I will like to express my sincere appreciation to you for giving me this unique opportunity to serve my country at this level,” he added.