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New Metro Mass buses in soon to reduce congestion at bus stations – Deputy Transport Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Toffey, says government is taking steps to reduce overcrowding at major bus stations, especially during peak hours.
She said a new fleet of Metro Mass buses is expected to arrive in the country by the end of this month or in early March to help ease congestion.
Speaking to the media, Ms. Toffey explained that officials from the Ministry of Transport and Metro Mass Transit Limited have been inspecting buses abroad to ensure they meet the required standards before shipment.
“I just returned from Dubai where we inspected some buses. The Managing Director of Metro Mass is also travelling to China for a final inspection of buses we have already assessed,” she said.
According to her, the inspections are to ensure that all the buses are in good condition and ready for use before they are brought into the country.
She assured the public that the first batch of buses will be added to the transport system very soon.
“We should be expecting the first fleet by the end of this month to the first week of March,” she stated.
Ms. Toffey acknowledged that the congestion at bus terminals is a major concern and said government is not satisfied with the current situation.
She noted that the issue is something President John Dramani Mahama is not proud of and is committed to addressing.
“A lot is going on behind the scenes because we know what is happening is not acceptable,” she said.
The Deputy Minister added that government is working hard to procure more buses to improve public transport and reduce pressure on commuters.
“We are doing everything possible to make sure the congestion is taken care of,” she assured.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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