Leading welding engineer and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fatmoh Ghana Limited, Abdul Fatawu Mohammed, has been honoured for his remarkable impact on Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) production. His company’s service, job creation, and commitment to promoting skills development in the petroleum sector were recognized at the maiden edition of the Ghana Downstream Awards and Gala Night, held at the luxurious Alisa Hotel North Ridge in Accra.
This honour signifies Mohammed’s exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to providing quality bulk vehicles in the petroleum industry. He is also celebrated as a highly recognized advocate for best business practices in the sector.
The Downstream Gala and Awards Night is a pioneering awards scheme designed to promote compliance within the petroleum industry and acknowledge individual and institutional contributions to the sector’s growth and sustainability. By recognizing excellence across the downstream value chain, the event aims to inspire higher standards and continuous improvement within the industry.
The event marked the climax of the 2024 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GHiPCon), held on 17th-18th July. Organized by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distribution (CBOD) and the Association of Oil and Marketing Companies (AOMC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, the conference brought together industry stakeholders to synergize and pull resources from each other while promoting high ethics within the sector.
Speaking to the media after receiving the honor, Abdul Fatawu Mohammed expressed his gratitude for such a significant milestone.
“The award is a testament to my unwavering focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while adhering to rigorous quality standards over the years. I am extremely overwhelmed with this great achievement,” he said.
Fatmoh Ghana Limited is positioning itself as a leader in the industry with credibility and reputation in the market, setting benchmarks for others to follow.
Profile of Abdul Fatawu Mohammed
Abdul Fatawu Mohammed, the CEO and founder of Fatmoh Ghana Limited (FGL), has over 25 years of experience in the welding and fabrication technology industry, driving growth and leading teams. With a proven track record of building innovative products and driving organizational success in the petroleum industry, his career highlights include:
- Serving as a welding technician at AS Halaby Industrial Engineering Limited, Kumasi branch, for two years.
- Working as a welding engineer at Baker Hughes INTEQ, Libya branch, for three years, handling the hard surfacing processes of oil drill string stabilizers, assembling and disassembling oil drilling motors, core barrels, and drilling jars.
- Serving as a welding coordinator at Assail Oil Drilling Company for four years, handling the installation of oil wellheads and related oil rig works.
As the founder and CEO of Fatmoh Ghana Limited, Mohammed has led the company to become one of the best manufacturers of petroleum road tankers, fuel station underground and surface tanks, tank farms, self-bunded tanks for mining and municipal applications, and other related fabrications.
About Fatmoh Ghana Limited
Specializing in tank production and bulk plant construction, Fatmoh Ghana Limited has over 23 years of successful market experience. The company provides professional project planning and design, produces basic equipment (vertical and horizontal tanks, road tankers, self-bunded tanks, flatbed trailers, lowbed trailers), and offers construction and assembly services, as well as repair and operation services for tank farms, tanker trailers, and other related projects.
Their clients include GOIL, Shell, Total, Naagamni Oil, JK Horgly Transport Company Limited, Petrosol, Star Oil, Quantum Petroleum, and Petroland. The company’s products operate throughout Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, and other West African countries. Their construction and assembly works are extensive, often involving multiple sites simultaneously. In recent years, the company has invested continuously in modern management and development technologies, creating a client-oriented business with a web resource providing a full range of expert technical information for branch specialists.