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The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) has revealed that a significant number of gas cylinders submitted for refurbishment under the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) are deemed unsafe, raising serious concerns about household safety across the nation.
According to GCMC, nearly 30 percent of cylinders brought in for inspection and refurbishment were found to be defective and unsuitable for continued use.
The company’s management has issued a warning, emphasizing that the ongoing use of these faulty cylinders in homes poses a substantial risk to both lives and property. Defective cylinders increase the likelihood of gas leaks, fires, and explosions—hazards that have previously caused devastating incidents in various communities.
Abdul-Rahman Mankir, the Managing Director of GCMC, spoke to journalists, underscoring the need to expand the CRM to other regions of the country. He pointed out that while the model has already been implemented in major urban centers like Accra, Kumasi, and Tema, extending it nationwide would greatly enhance public safety.
“Currently, the model operates in Accra, Kumasi, and Tema. If expanded to other regions, it would significantly improve the safety of gas cylinders. We are also planning to partner with the NPA for a comprehensive public education campaign on the CRM,” Mankir said.
He also noted that in some areas of Accra, many people are still unaware of the CRM, and the upcoming educational efforts are expected to bring more people on board.
The Cylinder Recirculation Model, advocated by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), aims to ensure that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders are regularly inspected, maintained, and replaced when necessary. Under this system, consumers are encouraged to exchange empty cylinders for certified, filled ones at designated distribution points, rather than refilling their own cylinders at fuel stations.
Story by Efua Nessa
Source: Loco tv