The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has called for stronger collaboration among transport agencies to improve road safety, enhance infrastructure development, and build an integrated transport system to support national growth.

He made the call at the opening of the Ministry of Transport’s 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, where he outlined key priorities across the aviation, maritime, and railway sectors, while stressing the need for improved coordination among agencies.

He said government remains committed to major transport interventions, including plans to establish a national airline, expand airport infrastructure, and improve operational systems within the aviation sector.

According to him, digital travel support systems are also being introduced to enhance passenger experience and improve efficiency at airports.

In the maritime sector, Nikpe said dredging works at ports are ongoing to improve efficiency and support the movement of goods and passengers.

He also announced plans to expand coastal water transport systems to complement road transport and improve national connectivity.

The minister identified the operationalisation of the Tema–Mpakadan railway line and development works on parts of the Western Rail Line as key priorities under the government’s transport agenda.

On road safety, he described the rising number of road crashes and fatalities as unacceptable and called for urgent collaboration among transport agencies to address the issue.

He stressed that road, rail, ports, and inland water transport systems must operate in a coordinated manner rather than in isolation, in order to improve efficiency and service delivery.

“Road, rail, ports and inland water transport cannot continue to operate in isolation. We must integrate and coordinate our systems to improve efficiency and service delivery,” he said.

To support coordination, he disclosed plans to establish an intermodal coordination unit within the ministry to strengthen cooperation among agencies and improve reporting structures.

He also called for proactive measures to address labour-related disputes, particularly in the rail sector, warning that unresolved tensions could disrupt services and increase the cost of doing business.

The minister reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening transport infrastructure to support economic growth and improve the movement of people and goods across the country.