Lentsweletau residents no longer have to travel long distances for fuel following a decision by Oi to build a fuel station. OI Fuel Station officially opened the village’s first-ever filling station today (Thursday), a milestone that is expected to transform the daily lives of motorists and businesses.
The development marks a big step for the village, providing a much needed service while also creating job opportunities for the local community. Speaking at the official opening, owner, Chikopo Soweto, said the fuel station is just the beginning of Oi Fuel’s long-term plans for Lentsweletau. “This project has been in the works for some time, and we are proud to finally open our doors to the people of Lentsweletau. Our goal is to bring essential services closer to the community, and we are already planning to expand with a mini-shop, bottle store, and an ATM,” he said.
For now, the fuel station provides petrol services, a long awaited convenience for residents who previously had to travel to other villages to fuel their cars. Plans are underway to enhance its offerings with additional facilities that will make daily life easier for the community. Lentsweletau Kgosi, Motswasele, welcomed the new development, emphasizing its importance for the village’s progress. “This is a significant milestone for us. We have long needed a filling station, and now we finally have one. It is an indication that our village is developing, and we welcome this progress,” he said. Motswasele noted that the station will support local businesses, particularly farmers and transport operators. “Fuel is essential for business growth, and this station will help our farmers, transport operators, and small businesses operate more efficiently. We look forward to seeing more services added,” he said.
Beyond providing fuel, the station is making an impact on employment, with 95% of its workforce coming from Lentsweletau. Lentsweletau South Village Councilor, Thebeyame Molefe said that job creation is crucial for the community. “Unemployment is a major challenge in our village, so having a business that prioritizes hiring locals is commendable. This station will not only provide fuel, but also jobs and business opportunities for our people,” he said. He further highlighted that previously they had challenges when their vehicles needed refueling, as they had to travel to other areas like Kopong and Metsimotlhabe. Now, with a station here, they can respond to emergencies more efficiently.
The opening of the station is also expected to benefit law enforcement and emergency services, which previously had to travel to refuel their vehicles. Residents have expressed excitement over the new development, saying that it will make transportation easier and provide convenience for those who depend on fuel for their businesses. Oi Fuel continues to expand its presence across Botswana, ensuring that communities have access to reliable fuel services. The opening of the Lentsweletau's station marks another step in improving service accessibility while contributing to economic growth. As the station becomes fully operational and expansion plans take shape, residents can look forward to easier access to essential services, reinforcing Lentsweletau’s ongoing development.
For now, the fuel station provides petrol services, a long awaited convenience for residents who previously had to travel to other villages to fuel their cars. Plans are underway to enhance its offerings with additional facilities that will make daily life easier for the community. Lentsweletau Kgosi, Motswasele, welcomed the new development, emphasizing its importance for the village’s progress. “This is a significant milestone for us. We have long needed a filling station, and now we finally have one. It is an indication that our village is developing, and we welcome this progress,” he said. Motswasele noted that the station will support local businesses, particularly farmers and transport operators. “Fuel is essential for business growth, and this station will help our farmers, transport operators, and small businesses operate more efficiently. We look forward to seeing more services added,” he said.
Beyond providing fuel, the station is making an impact on employment, with 95% of its workforce coming from Lentsweletau. Lentsweletau South Village Councilor, Thebeyame Molefe said that job creation is crucial for the community. “Unemployment is a major challenge in our village, so having a business that prioritizes hiring locals is commendable. This station will not only provide fuel, but also jobs and business opportunities for our people,” he said. He further highlighted that previously they had challenges when their vehicles needed refueling, as they had to travel to other areas like Kopong and Metsimotlhabe. Now, with a station here, they can respond to emergencies more efficiently.
The opening of the station is also expected to benefit law enforcement and emergency services, which previously had to travel to refuel their vehicles. Residents have expressed excitement over the new development, saying that it will make transportation easier and provide convenience for those who depend on fuel for their businesses. Oi Fuel continues to expand its presence across Botswana, ensuring that communities have access to reliable fuel services. The opening of the Lentsweletau's station marks another step in improving service accessibility while contributing to economic growth. As the station becomes fully operational and expansion plans take shape, residents can look forward to easier access to essential services, reinforcing Lentsweletau’s ongoing development.
