The Ministry of Transport convened its 2024 strategic review session in Cape Coast, the capital of the Central Region.
This gathering provided an invaluable platform for the Transport Ministry and its affiliated agencies to assess their programs and projects, review their implementation progress, address challenges, and chart a way forward.
The overarching aim of the strategic review meeting was to ensure that the sector’s initiatives align with the national vision outlined in the President’s Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies.
Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Ghana Civil Service, urged civil servants to embrace technological advancements in the transportation sector as part of effective governance.
He urged agencies within the Ministry of Transport to prioritize professionalism, sustainability, service excellence, accountability, and the adoption of best practices to propel sectoral growth.
Juliana Marigold Assan, the Central Regional Minister, emphasized the pivotal role of the transport sector in every facet of human life and the socio-economic advancement of Ghana.
“Transport, as we are aware, controls the economic outcome of every country as it is essential for the movement of goods and services in terms of our land, sea, air and all, facilitating trade and commerce. Transportation systems enable businesses to access markets, deliver products to customers and service raw materials,” she said.
Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah delineated several accomplishments within the maritime sector.
“We have constructed a new liquid bulk terminal at Takoradi port, constructed a multipurpose terminal at Takoradi port of which phase 1 has been completed. The operation will commence around July. We have completed a construction of a four berth dedicated container terminal at Tema Port, MPS, installed 16 state of the art ship-to-shore cranes and 3 rubber tyre gantry cranes as part of the retooling through the MPS terminal, constructed 12 fish landing sites along the coast, constructed a fishing port for Elmina, constructed the James town fishing port which is nearing completion, we are about 93%,” he stated.
He continued that “we are developing the Boankra Integrated Logistics terminal which is ongoing, removed tree stumps along the navigable path of the Volta lake, completed an assessment study on the Volta lake, acquire a total of 7 high speed patrol and rescue boat for surveillance and monitoring of Ghana territorial waters, acquired trash skimmers to remove rubbish and materials from water bodies and protect sea life.”
He encouraged the agencies to innovate to meet the changing needs of stakeholders and navigate the complexities of the industry.
“It is important that you continuously strive to improve and innovate our respective force of endeavour. This means staying up to date with the latest industry trends, understanding the needs and demands of the people and fostering culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence,” he said.
The 2024 strategic meeting of the Ministry of Transport saw the attendance of Board Chairpersons and Agency Heads from organizations such as the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, and Ghana Maritime Authority, among others.