By Kodjo Adams
Accra, March 23, GNA – Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has commended Toptech Transport and Logistics for its significant contribution to Ghana’s road safety agenda.
He said the organisation’s support for the establishment of the Ghana Police Driving School, as well as its technical input into key traffic interventions such as the East Legon Flowerpot Under-Bridge Road and the Labone Junction U-turn, was commendable and worth emulating.
The Minister made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf at the launch of the company’s 30th anniversary in Accra on Monday.
The anniversary is on the theme: “30 Years of Driving Road Safety Forward – Built on Experience, Driven by the Future.”
“I want to personally commend Mr Cecil Ebow Garbrah, Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, for his good work and his consistent, often free consultancy to the media and stakeholders in the transport sector to promote road safety in Ghana,” Mr Nikpe said.
Latest provisional data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) indicates that 14,743 road traffic crashes were recorded in 2025, resulting in 2,949 deaths.
More than 16,700 people sustained injuries, while pedestrians remained among the most vulnerable, with over 2,500 knockdowns recorded.
The Minister noted that the figures were not just statistics but represented lives lost, families affected, and reduced economic productivity.
He described road crashes as one of Ghana’s most pressing development challenges, impacting individuals, businesses, and institutions that depended on safe and reliable transport systems.
Mr Nikpe stressed that road safety should not be the sole responsibility of the Government but required a collective effort from all stakeholders.
He reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening road safety policy, enforcement, and infrastructure.
“We will continue to work closely with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the NRSA, the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, and other partners to enhance compliance and accountability on our roads,” he said.
He added that no policy could save lives without a strong culture of safety among road users.
“Training, education, and disciplined driving must become core values across both private and public sectors,” the Minister said.
Mr Garbrah, in his address, outlined Toptech’s 30-year journey marked by innovation, growth, and impact in driver training and road safety advocacy.
He highlighted the company’s ISO certification as a testament to its commitment to quality, international standards, and operational excellence.
He announced new additions to the company’s portfolio, including ISO-certified forklift and truck and trailer driving programmes for experienced drivers with at least six years of manual driving experience.
“This programme will enhance heavy-duty driving competence and create opportunities for international employment, particularly in Europe, with competitive remuneration.”
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Mr Garbrah unveiled key initiatives to mark the milestone year.
These include Road Safety Clinics; community and institutional outreach programmes aimed at intensifying education and awareness on road safety.
He also announced the establishment of an NGO, “Friends of Accident Victims,” to support crash victims and advocate improved post-crash care.
Other initiatives include a corporate defensive driving programme; dubbed “Arrive Alive,” designed to improve driver behaviour within organisations, and strategic partnerships to advance the national road safety agenda.
Mr Kafui Semevor, the Director of Driver Training, Testing and Licensing at the DVLA, highlighted ongoing and upcoming reforms to enhance driver safety and streamline training, testing, and licensing processes in Ghana.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe