Accra: 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 stakeholder consultations held in February this year.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, emphasized the importance of the exercise to ensure accountability and delivery on promises made to Ghanaians. The presentations highlighted significant progress in critical sectors of transport, including maritime, aviation, roads, and railways, indicating that Ghanaians would soon witness the commissioning of massive projects.
Mr. Nikpe expressed his satisfaction with the level of work and commitment shown by the agencies. He reaffirmed his determination to hold each agency accountable while providing them with the necessary support to fulfill their mandates. He reported that dredging works had commenced at the ports to restore depth and allow larger vessels to dock. Additionally, a long-standing backlog of uncleared containers had been addressed, ensuring smooth cargo movement.
He announced that Terminal Two of Kotoka International Airport is being repurposed to decongest Terminal Three and better serve both domestic and international passengers. Furthermore, the construction of a nine-storey car park is underway to ease vehicular congestion at the airport. Over 266,000 backlog driver’s licence cards have been printed and distributed, and the DVLA has initiated a 24-hour service at its Adenta office, with plans to commission 46 satellite offices across the country.
In the railways sector, construction on the Western Line, from Takoradi Port to Huni Valley, has resumed with contractors returning to the site. The Tema-Mpakadan Railway line is nearing operational readiness, with plans for three daily train trips on this corridor to ease congestion and boost trade. The Tema Shipyard is being revitalised, with four vessels currently undergoing maintenance and overhaul, signaling a renewed capacity in shipbuilding and repair services.
Mr. Nikpe emphasized the collective vision to make Ghana the hub of aviation, maritime, road, and rail transport in the West African sub-region. Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, who joined the review, highlighted the broader impact of transport on livelihoods, describing it as a driver of economic growth, food security, and job creation. He stressed the importance of building an inclusive transport system that leaves no community behind and supports Ghana’s broader development agenda.