BOST Responds to iPhone 13 Purchase:
Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited (BOST) clarifies reports of purchasing 18 iPhone 13 Pro Max phones for executives.
In a statement, BOST admits the acquisition in May last year, emphasizing it was for corporate executives. The procurement cost was GHS285,412.16, not the reported GHS28 million.
Clarification on Amount:
The reported GHS28,541,261.00 is a typographical error, clarifies BOST, noting the correct amount as GHS285,412.61.
BOST justifies the purchase, citing the need for executives to access crucial information for efficient decision-making in the petroleum storage and transportation sector.
Procurement Justification:
Efficiency in decision-making is crucial in the petroleum industry, and the iPhone purchase aimed to equip executives for streamlined access to business intelligence systems.
The statement urges the public to disregard the misinformation, emphasizing the necessity of the phones for enhancing operational efficiency.
Read the press statement below:
