PHOTOS: Fire destroys YWCA Palm Oil Factory

Ogyem SolomonApril 7, 2024

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The Bunso fire station of the Ghana National Fire Service has commenced investigations into the cause of fire that ravaged the 31st Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Palm Oil Factory at Akyem New Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

The cause of the devastating fire which is not readily known according to sources started around 11:45 pm on April 3rd.

It took fire fighters more than five hours to bring it under control due to the combustive nature of the items in the factory.

More than 80 female workers lost their investments as over 2,516 gallons of palm oil valued at around 1.2 million Ghana cedis, along with other extraction equipment, were destroyed in the inferno.

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Ogyem SolomonApril 7, 2024

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.