The Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called for a more integrated and efficient transport system to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and support Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda.

He said the development of a coordinated transport network linking road, rail, aviation, maritime transport and in-land waterways was critical to improving mobility and strengthening the country’s economic competitiveness.

Mr Nikpe made the call at the 2026 Transport Sector Review Conference held in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, on the theme: “Financing and Delivery of Resilient Transport Infrastructure and Services: A Big Push for Sustainable Economic Transformation”.

The conference brought together policymakers, development partners, private-sector representatives, transport unions, academia, technical experts, industry practitioners and other stakeholders to review developments in the transport sector.

"The conference provided an important platform for policymakers and practitioners to assess the performance of the sector, identify challenges and determine measures required to improve service delivery,” he said.

He explained that the biennial conference which rotates among the regions was being hosted in Ho to enable stakeholders to engage directly with developments in the sector and account to the people on progress made.

Mr Nikpe said the theme of the conference was timely and aligned with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of rebuilding and improving Ghana’s transport infrastructure to support sustainable economic transformation.

According to him, an efficient transport and logistics system was essential for job creation, industrialisation and broader economic development.

“It is often said that the state of a country’s transport and logistics system is a reflection of the development of that country,” he said.

The Minister said the government had therefore adopted an integrated approach to transport development, bringing aviation, railways, maritime transport, inland waterways and road transport services under a coordinated framework.

He said the approach was aimed at ensuring that the various modes of transport complemented one another to improve connectivity, reduce logistical bottlenecks and facilitate the movement of people and goods across the country.

Giving an update on the railway sector, Mr Nikpe said significant progress has been made in expanding Ghana’s railway network and improving passenger connectivity.

He cited the completion of the 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan standard-gauge railway line as one of the major achievements in the sector.

According to him, passenger services on the route commenced in October 2025 and had subsequently been integrated with Ayalolo bus services to strengthen first- and last-mile connectivity.

"The government remained committed to expanding and modernising the country’s transport infrastructure to create an efficient, resilient and interconnected system capable of supporting sustainable economic transformation." 

He added that the ministry would continue to engage stakeholders and use various platforms to account to the public on achievements, challenges and areas requiring urgent attention.