President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the Government's commitment to develop a transport and logistics system that genuinely advances Ghana efficiently, safely, and inclusively.

"We are modernising Ghana's rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and freight move seamlessly across our country and across our subregion," President Mahama stated in his remarks at the opening of the inaugural edition of the Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair 2025.

"We are utilising digital platforms and data systems to streamline logistics, improve transparency, and enhance service delivery. Especially for haulage, warehousing, and port operations."

The three-day event on the theme "Resetting Ghana's Transport Sector for Improved Connectivity, Innovation, and Investment" is being organized by the Ministry of Transport.

It aims to showcase innovation, attract investment, and promote collaboration to redefine Ghana's transport and logistics sector. 

President Mahama said the Government was working to decarbonize transport, expand electric mobility infrastructure, and promote climate-smart investments that lower emissions and protect the environment.

He said similarly, they were establishing a strong regulatory framework to oversee the safe and responsible operation of motorcycles and tricycles, which were popularly referred to as Okada, for fair-paying passenger service, while also expanding the reach of affordable and efficient mass public transport systems.

Adding that all these were within a framework that emphasizes safety, orderliness, and sustainability.

He said the Transport and Logistics Fair marks a significant milestone in their national journey.

"It is not only a platform for exhibition and networking but also for dialogue, innovation, and partnership between the public and private sectors," he said.

"The Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair perfectly aligns with our broader goal of establishing Ghana as a transport and logistics hub of West Africa."

President Mahama said this was in full harmony with the opportunities that were generated by the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, whose Secretariat was based right here in Accra.

He noted that with enhanced port efficiency, modern rail connectivity, expanded airport infrastructure, efficient road transport, and digital logistics systems, Ghana could and would become the gateway for efficient trade and movement of goods and services across the West Africa sub-region.

The President lauded Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Transport Minister, and his team, including the heads of agencies under the Ministry of Transport, for turning this transformative vision into reality.

He said the Government was investing in all segments of the nation's transport sector to make the movement of passengers and goods across the country.

He added that on Tuesday, October 22, he broke ground for the dualization of the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road. He further stated that other sections from Accra to Kasoa, Kasoa to Winneba, Winneba to Mankessim, and Mankessim to Cape Coast had already been awarded to different contractors.

"When this road is finished, transport along that corridor, the length of time that you spend commuting along that corridor, would improve by 50 percent.

He said one would cut the use of travel to Cape Coast-Takoradi by 50 percent, just because of the modernization and dualization of the corridor.

He said they were also working with the Ghana Railway Authority to develop the various segments of the Railway Master Plan.

He reiterated that the landmark event was more than just a gathering of stakeholders and that it was a bold statement of intent, which reflects their shared determination to reset and transform Ghana's transport and logistics system, focusing on modernity, innovation, safety, and sustainability.

"Transport, as everyone knows, is the lifeblood of every economy. It leads to new opportunities, opens markets for goods and services, boosts productivity, and also promotes inclusive national development," he stated.

He noted that a country's competitiveness was often assessed by how efficiently people and goods could move across its territory, adding that this was why this fair was both timely and informative.

"As outlined in our Manifesto of 2024 and the Reset Agenda, my administration is truly committed to building a safe, accessible, and technology-driven transport system that creates jobs, promotes trade, and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2063. Our priorities are clear and ambitious," he said.

"We are modernizing Ghana's rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and freight move seamlessly across our country and across our subregion.

"We are utilising digital platforms and data systems to streamline logistics, improve transparency, and enhance service delivery. Especially for haulage, warehousing, and port operations."