Africa-Press – Ghana. The Ministry of Transport has held its 2025 Mid-Year Strategic Review in Ho to assess the progress of programmes and projects being undertaken by its agencies since the beginning of the year.
The review, which brought together all agencies under the Ministry provided an opportunity for them to present updates on their two key priority projects assigned during earlier stakeholder consultations held in February this year.
Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, said the exercise was crucial to ensure accountability and delivery on promises made to Ghanaians.
He noted that the presentations highlighted significant progress in critical sectors of transport—maritime, aviation, roads, and railways—stressing that Ghanaians would soon witness the commissioning of massive projects.
“I am highly impressed with the level of work and commitment shown by our agencies. This review has reaffirmed my determination to continue holding each agency accountable, while also providing them the needed support to deliver on their mandate,” he stated.
He said dredging works had commenced at the ports to restore depth and allow larger vessels to dock.
He also announced that a long-standing backlog of uncleared containers had been completely addressed, ensuring smooth cargo movement.
He said the Ministry was repurposing Terminal Two of Kotoka International Airport to decongest Terminal Three and better serve both domestic and international passengers.
Additionally, construction of a nine-storey car park is underway to ease vehicular congestion at the airport.
The Minister said over 266,000 backlog driver’s licence cards have been printed and distributed.
The DVLA has also rolled out a 24-hour service at its Adenta office and is on course to commission 46 satellite offices across the country.
At the Railways, the Western Line construction, from Takoradi Port to Huni Valley, has resumed with contractors returning to site, while the Tema-Mpakadan Railway line is nearing operational readiness.
Plans are in place for three daily train trips on this corridor to ease congestion and boost trade.
He said the Tema Shipyard, once run down, was being revitalised with four vessels currently undergoing maintenance and overhaul.
The Minister described this as a sign of renewed capacity in shipbuilding and repair services.
Mr. Nikpe emphasised that the collective vision was to make Ghana the hub of aviation, maritime, road, and rail transport in the West African sub-region.
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, who joined the review, underscored the broader impact of transport on livelihoods.
“Transport is more than just moving people and goods. It is a driver of economic growth, food security, and job creation. For us in the Volta Region, these improvements are not just infrastructure projects—they are lifelines that connect our farmers, traders, and communities to greater opportunities,” he said.
He reiterated the need to build an inclusive transport system that leaves no community behind and directly supports Ghana’s broader development agenda.
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