Jacob Avoge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grow Africa, has unveiled a new innovation aimed at addressing the pressing challenges faced by businesses and individuals in transporting water and fuel across rough terrains, particularly in the Upper East Region.
During an interview on A1 Radio, Mr. Avoge explained that the new tank is designed to resolve several common issues encountered when transporting liquids. Often, motorkings—small motorbikes used for delivery—carry water and fuel in drums that are precariously mounted. “If you want to go into business, try and look into what people need that is not yet available,” he stated. “I noticed that there are times you see motor kins carrying water, and they put these drums on the motor kin. When the motor kin is moving, especially over rough terrain, you can see that it is not safe.”
He highlighted that when these drums shift during travel, particularly over uneven roads, it not only compromises safety but can also lead to contamination of the liquids, especially when they are covered with makeshift solutions such as rubber. “I did all this research on the net, and you know, sometimes when you see these things, you have to try your best and see how you can produce them to the same standard.”
According to Mr. Avoge, this innovation seeks to replace these unsafe and inefficient methods. The tank is designed to provide a safer and more reliable solution for transporting water or fuel over long distances without the need for frequent refueling. This, he noted, can save significant time and reduce costs for industries such as construction, where workers often rely on drums to transport fuel to worksites. “It will solve the problem of you driving back and forth to get fuel,” he added.
Mr. Avoge has also designed a specialized tank for food vendors, specifically intended to be mounted on a motor kin, enabling vendors to transport water with ease. “The one for the food vendors, I have finished designing that. It is meant to be mounted on a motor kin. I made it in a way that you can leave the tank, remove the bucket of the motor kin, and mount the tank on. If you see it, you’ll think it’s made from home. That’s how I designed it,” he explained.
The tank’s effectiveness has been tested, and Mr. Avoge expressed confidence in its ability to serve its intended purpose. While it focuses on using local materials to ensure affordability, it may not meet national standards but offers a practical, high-quality solution tailored to local needs. “Of course, the standard will not be like the national standard because of the materials we have here, but it will really serve properly,” he stated.
He also emphasized the potential profitability for those using the tank for water delivery, noting that they could earn up to GH¢300 per day by meeting the demand for safe and efficient water transport. “If you are a serious guy, you can make up to 300 cedis a day just selling the water,” he added.
Source: A1 Radio Online | 101.1 MHz | Gifty Eyram Kudiabor | Bolgatanga
