About 2,000 people had so far died through road accidents since the beginning of the year.

Out of the number, 75 per cent are males and 25 per cent are females and on average, eight persons die daily in the country.

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), David Osafo Adonteng, disclosed this in an address read on his behalf at the launch of this year’s Driver’s Challenge in Accra on Friday.

The Driver’s Challenge, under the theme: ‘Drivers, Our Pride" is an initiative of the 1 Trotro News, which is in collaboration with the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the National Ambulance Service (NAS) and the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).

The initiative is to honour drivers and educate road users on the importance of road safety.

It also serves as a platform for drivers to showcase their skills and knowledge and encourage continuous learning and professional development among drivers, fostering a culture of excellence and responsibility on our roads and rewarding excellent drivers.

Mr Adonteng noted that the drivers' challenge was a crucial step towards promoting road safety and responsible driving practices in the country.

He said despite the efforts of the NRSA and its collaborators, road safety statistics remained alarming and called on road users to prioritise safety.

The Director-General stressed the importance of road safety as a shared responsibility requiring a collective effort from drivers, passengers, pedestrians and all other road users.

A Patron of 1 Trotro News, Captain Paul Fordjour said the primary purpose of the competition was to recognise and honour outstanding drivers.

He emphasised the importance of celebrating the dedication, skills and professionalism of drivers who navigate our roads daily.

Mr Charles Kwablah Akunnor, former Coach of the Black Stars, who is the Brand Ambassador, commended the I Trotro News for their initiative and expressed the hope that the Drivers Challenge would help reduce road accidents and promote safe driving habits among drivers.