The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Jerry Kofi Hinson, has written to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to inform him about his resignation.
He is resigning on health grounds, he said in his letter.
“I am unable to continue my role as the Managing Director due to unforeseen health circumstances,” portions of his letter said.
The letter added “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.”