Accra: Greater Accra Regional Executives of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) have been elected unopposed to lead the Association in the region for the next four years. The election, which took place at the Teacher’s Hall, Accra, on July 8, saw the five executives who had served from 2021 to 2025, reelected to steer the affairs of the regional branch from 2025 to 2029.
According to Ghana News Agency, the retained executives included Mr. Daniel Borlabi (Chairperson), Mr. Lawrence Kangah (Vice Chairperson), Mr. Ibrahim Osumanu (Treasurer), Mr. Richard Neequaye (Secretary), and Mr. Daniel Boahene (Welfare Officer). Mr. Borlabi expressed their gratitude to the regional members for the confidence reposed in them, adding that they were committed to ensuring the progress and welfare of the Association.
‘We look forward to working with all members and so we need your support to be successful. We are committed to serving you, ensuring discipline and making PROTOA vibrant,’ he said. Mr. David Adonteng, the immediate past Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), who was the Guest Speaker at the election, emphasised the need to bridge the gap in driver training and capacity building.
He said failure to address these shortcomings in the transportation sector would lead to increased road accidents, inefficiencies, and the inability of drivers to adapt to modern transport demands. Mr. Adonteng said the efficiency, economy, safety, and security of the transportation sector were being undermined by a widespread deficit in driver competence and up-to-date knowledge.
‘Many drivers, despite years of practical experience, have not received formal training to understand the dynamics and technologies crucial for navigating modern road challenges,’ the former Director-General said. He highlighted a disconnect between practical skills and theoretical understanding, which is essential to adapt to an evolving transport landscape.
Mr. Adonteng urged the newly elected Greater Accra PROTOA leaders to confront issues head-on, encouraged them to move beyond outdated practices, and cautioned that if they failed to address the critical needs and concerns of drivers and the public, the industry would stagnate. The event, which was attended by major players in the transport industry, including sister associations, saw the dissolution of the outgoing executives, voting, and the swearing-in of elected regional executives.