The current Minister of Transport Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah is the fourth Minister for the Ministry since its creation in 2009.
The current Minister of Transport Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah is the fourth Minister for the Ministry since its creation in 2009.
Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah who hails from Dominase in the Central Region of Ghana in the Upper Denkyira West Distric,t was appointed by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana in February, 2017 to head the Transport Ministry of Ghana. The Ministry, which previously had fifteen Agencies now has eleven as a result of the creation of two new Ministries, namely Aviation and Railways Development, each of which now has two out of the former Fifteen (15) Agencies under the Ministry of Transport.
His Ministry has oversight responsibility over Eleven(11) agencies namely, Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ghana Road Safety Commission, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Shippers’ Authority and Ghana Maritime Authority, Regional Maritime University, PSC Tema Shipyard, Metro Mass Transit Limited , Government Technical Training Centre, Intercity STC Limited and Volta Lake Transport Company Ltd.
Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah had his O’level education at Ghana Secondary School, Koforidua in the Eastern Region from 1985 to 1990 and his A’level Education at Accra Academy from 1990 to 1992. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Cape Coast, the University of Choice.
He is a team leader and results oriented person whose personality and leadership skills make people who work with him have a sense of belonging. He believes in teamwork and thinks politics should not divide us as a country but rather unite us for the development and betterment of our Country. He works passionately to achieve desired goals which will promote economic growth and development.
The Minister of Transport has a vast working experience spanning fifteen (15) years in both the public and private sectors.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Asiamah was a member of the National Council of New Patriotic Party (NPP). He worked as marketing Manager of a private Company called Household Aluminium Ventures.
He worked with this Company for a period of two (2) years until he established his own private Company between 2004 and 2017.
Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah is married with four (4) Children and loves football
He was the National Chapter Committee Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Accra Hearts of Oak and subsequently member of the African Cup of Nations Planning Committee on Ticketing and Security.
These positions enabled him to work closely with a lot of people across the world
In spite all his busy schedules, Hon. Ofori Asiamah has never forgotten his maker. He is a staunch member of the Methodist Church of Ghana.
Twumasi-Ankra Selby obtained Bachelor’s degree from the University of...
Twumasi-Ankra Selby obtained Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana in B.Sc. (Hons) Statistics and Computer Science. He pursued other post graduate courses and has since obtained a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning from the Virginia Tech and State University, USA and an MBA from GIMPA, Ghana.
He has more than thirty years of dedicated service in the Civil Service rising through the ranks from Assistant Planning Officer to Chief Director at the Ministry of Transport.
His accomplishment include the setting up of the Aviation Ministry in 2006 and served as the Director of Policy Planning until February, 2009 when it was merged with the Ministry of Harbours and Railways to create new Ministry of Transport.
Others include leading Ghana’s delegation in Bilateral Air Services Negotiations as well as a member of Ghana’s delegation to IMO and ICAO Conferences.
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Transport brings people and the world together in a global village where information has become the corporate currency which creates a "trust worthy picture" of the world that is beyond our reach and direct experience.
On behalf of the Management and staff of the Ministry of Transport, it's 15 agencies and Departments, I welcome you to our website which provides information on our establishment, Agencies, development programmes and projects in support of the "Better Ghana" Agenda.
I hope you will find our site informative , educative, enjoyable and interactive enough to Stay Tuned.
The Ministry's Core functions are:
- Transport sector policy formulation and co-ordination
- Sector governance (policy, finance, regulations, capacity building)
- Oversight responsibility for sector agencies
- Sector performance management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Sector development, promotion and enabling measures including research and public information
- Co-ordinating and integrating sector plans and strategies, including integration with other sector ministries
- To train and develop the needed manpower for the maritime industry (RMU)
- Undertake nation-wide...
The Ministry's Core functions are:
- Transport sector policy formulation and co-ordination
- Sector governance (policy, finance, regulations, capacity building)
- Oversight responsibility for sector agencies
- Sector performance management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Sector development, promotion and enabling measures including research and public information
- Co-ordinating and integrating sector plans and strategies, including integration with other sector ministries
- To train and develop the needed manpower for the maritime industry (RMU)
- Undertake nation-wide planning, development and implementation of data led road safety programmes and activities. (NRSC)
- Co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate road safety activities, programmes and strategies. (NRSC)
- Regulate and grant licenses for railway operations and railway services. (GRDA)
- Promote the development and maintenance of rail infrastructure and rail services. (GRDA)
- Set safety and security standards for the construction, operations of railways and ensure enforcement (GRDA)
- Establish standards and methods for the training and testing of driver instructors and drivers of motor vehicles, riders of motor cycles and vehicle examiners.(DVLA)
- Issue driving license, inspect, test and register motor vehicles. (DVLA)
- To train and provide skilled artisans for the automobile and allied trades industries, commercial and private transport drivers (GTTC).
- Planning, developing, managing and maintenance of airports and aerodromes. (GACL)
- Operate lake transportation services for passengers and cargo on the Volta lake (VLTC)
- Regulate, monitor and co-ordinate activities relating to safety and security of the marine and inland waterways in Ghana.(GMA)
- Protect and promote the interests of shippers in relation to port, ship and inland transport.(GSA)
- Plan, build, operate and manage all Ports and Harbours in Ghana.(GPHA)
- Provide both public inter-city and intra-city road transport services as well as urban-rural services.(MMT)
- Provide inter-city road transport services within the country as well as some international road transport services to Togo, Burkina Faso and Cote D'Ivoire.(ISTC)
- Regulate the air transport industry in Ghana and provide air navigation services within the Accra Flight Information Region (GCAA).
MISSION
To provide leadership and guidance for the development of Ghana’s transportation system through:
- Effective policy formulation
- Market regulation
- Asset management and Service provision
VISION
To create an integrated, modally complimentary, cost effective, safe, secure, sustainable and seamless transportation system responsive to the needs of society, supporting growth and poverty reduction and capable of establishing Ghana as a transportation hub of West Africa
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