A report from the National Road Safety Authority showed that road accidents 1,937 persons lost their lives in road accidents between January and August this year. 

Out of the 16,348 vehicles involved in the accidents, 10,957 persons were injured, and 9,626 total accident cases were reported. 

From the figures, 5,515 were commercial vehicles, 6,647 were private vehicles, and 4,186 were motorcycles. 

Mr Abraham Amaliba, the Acting Director-General, NRSA, said this when Mrs Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, and her team toured the Authority to familiarise themselves with their operations. 

The Deputy Minister also visited the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) and the Driver, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA). 

Mr Amaliba said speeding contributed to over 80 per cent of motorists exceeding the speed limit in rural and urban areas, indiscriminate pedestrian activities like hawking, poor road engineering and maintenance, and others. 

The Authority called for the amendment of Road Traffic Regulations (LI 2180) for the removal of broken-down vehicles and the automation of traffic enforcement to check speeding. 

Touching on the way forward, he said the Authority would intensify road safety education and mainstream road safety into the activities of MMDAs. 

The Authority, he stressed, would continue to improve the safety of motorcycle riders through the use of crash helmets and protective clothing. 

Mr Amaliba mentioned inadequate funds for implementing road safety interventions and financial clearance to replace staff who had exited, urging the government to help address the issues. 

The Deputy Minister commended the Authority for its efforts in ensuring road safety in the country. 

She assured the Ministry’s support to the Authority to reduce road crashes in the country. 

At the GRDA, Dr Frederick Apoh, the Acting Chief Executive, said all was set for the commencement of the railway operation from the Tema to Mpakadan stretch on October 1, 2025. 

He said the Tema-Nsawam railway project was ongoing as well as Takoradi-Nsuta, stressing that the rail network would create employment for the youth. 

At the DVLA, Mr Julius N. Kotey, the Acting Chief Executive, said the Authority’s sticker implementation had shot up its revenue. 

He said the Authority had issued about 12,000 stickers from the previous 2,000 stickers. 

Mr Kotey announced that the Authority would in 2026 change all the number plates to meet global standards. 

The Authority, he stressed, had introduced systems to ensure efficiency at its various offices, like Adenta, Bole, Dorma, Bechem, and Asamankese, among others. 

Mrs Affo-Toffey assured the companies of government support to reset the country and continue to improve service delivery.