BOST, the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Limited Company, has addressed claims that it purchased 18 iPhone 13 Pro Max phones for certain staff, totaling more than GH¢28 million.
BOST has confirmed that it bought the phones for its top executives in May of last year, in response to the reports.
BOST, a company, responded to reports about buying 18 iPhones. They admitted to buying the phones for their top executives last May. The cost was initially stated as GH¢285,412.16, not GH¢28 million. The report was checked by the Auditor General and no problems were found.
BOST explained that there was a small mistake in how the amount was written, making it look like GH¢28 million. They assured the public that the actual cost was GH¢285,412.16.
They clarified that the phones were bought to help their team access important information quickly for better decision-making. In their line of work, even a small delay can be a big deal. They believe the system is working well and helping them make efficient decisions.