By Edward Dankwah
Accra, July 26, GNA- The Joint Association of Port Transport Unions (JAPTU) Ghana has engaged the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to address security challenges on the roads.
The Union said it would deepen its partnership with the Service and remain committed to working closely with the various regional commands and security agencies.
A statement issued in Accra said, “We will also work with all other relevant stakeholders to ensure the collective safety of drivers, cargo, and commuters.”
JAPTU is the umbrella body of all Transport Associations/Unions operating from the seaports of Ghana.
It commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Commissioner of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu, and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) for the pragmatic steps outlined by the team.
These steps include strategies for enhanced patrols on identified hotspots, the deployment of undercover intelligence operations, and the establishment of rapid response mechanisms tailored to high-risk trucking routes.
The Police also gave a firm warning to officers to desist from all conduct that results in unnecessary delays in the movement of transit cargo along Ghana’s corridors.
The statement said these interventions, when fully implemented, would not only bolster driver confidence but also secure Ghana’s reputation as a safe and reliable trade and transit hub within the West African sub-region.
It said the high-level engagement marked a significant turning point in strengthening collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the trucking sector to ensure safety and security along the nation’s critical transit corridors.
The leadership of JAPTU Ghana was overwhelmingly encouraged by the IGP’s commitment and the assurances provided by POMAB to address the spate of armed attacks and criminal incidents that have endangered the lives of truck drivers, particularly those transporting transit goods across the Tema–Paga, Tema–Hamile, and Tema–Elubo corridors.
The open dialogue, frank exchange of information, and the mutual resolve to act decisively reflect the Police Service’s unwavering dedication to restoring public trust and protecting the livelihoods of those who keep Ghana’s trade supply chains moving.
It said JAPTU Ghana believed that together, through sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing, and continuous engagement, “we can overcome the security challenges on our roads and safeguard the future of Ghana’s transport and logistics industry.”
Alhaji Shamsu Babayaro, the Chairman of JAPTU Ghana, said, “We thank the Inspector General of Police and the members of the Police Management Board for their time, listening ear, and decisive leadership.”
He expressed the hope that the path forged through this meeting would lead to concrete action, long-lasting change and greater safety and security of truck drivers and other commuters as they ply Ghana’s roads.
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