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BBC Industrials marks Global Safety Day with Road Marking Initiative in Tema
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the world observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a day dedicated to promoting safe and healthy environments across communities and workplaces.
This year, BBC Industrials a renowned name in Ghana’s paint and decorative industry is translating this global call into local impact through a road safety intervention in Tema, reinforcing its identity as a paint manufacturing company built on progress, partnership, and pride.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, BBC Industrials has undertaken a road marking exercise on key streets leading up to the Valco Roundabout, a major access route within the Tema industrial enclave where the company operates, demonstrating its commitment to safer communities through shared responsibility, continuous progress, and pride in the environments it helps shape.
Responding to a Growing Road Safety Concern
The initiative comes at a critical time for Ghana. According to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, the country recorded 14,743 road crashes in 2025, representing a 9.3 percent increase compared to the previous year. Tragically, 2,949 lives were lost, marking the highest number of road fatalities in the last 35 years.
These figures highlight an urgent need for practical interventions that improve road safety conditions and protect lives.
Why Road Markings Matter
While road safety is influenced by several factors including driver behavior and enforcement, clear and visible road markings remain one of the most effective and immediate ways to improve safety.
Proper road demarcation enhances driver visibility, especially at night and during adverse weather conditions. It provides clear guidance on lanes, pedestrian crossings, and stopping points. It reduces confusion and risky driving behavior.
It also supports overall traffic order and discipline.
By repainting faded or non-existent road markings, BBC Industrials is contributing to a safer driving environment for motorists, pedestrians, and commuters within its host community.
A Community Centered Approach to CSR
For BBC Industrials, this initiative goes beyond compliance. It reflects a deep commitment to the Tema community where its operations are based.
“As a company rooted in Tema, we recognize that our responsibility extends beyond manufacturing quality paints. It includes actively contributing to the safety and wellbeing of the people who live and work around us,” a company representative noted.
By leveraging its expertise and products, BBC Industrials is demonstrating how industrial players can play a direct role in solving real societal challenges.
Driving Impact Through Purpose
The road marking activity not only reinforces the importance of safety but also showcases the practical application of BBC Industrials’ products in infrastructure and community development.
As Ghana continues to grapple with rising road accidents, initiatives like this serve as a reminder that collective action by both public and private sector players can drive meaningful change.
On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, BBC Industrials stands as an example of how businesses can move beyond awareness and take tangible steps to create safer environments for all.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of enforcement of the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2523), warning institutions that fail to comply with the new requirements of possible fines of up to 2,000 penalty units.
The Authority says it will deploy a Biometric Verification Implementation Task Force to inspect institutions and ensure they comply with the regulations, following the expiration of a three-month grace period granted to businesses and public institutions.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, November 2, 2026, the NIA’s Corporate Affairs representative, William Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, said the Authority had completed its public education and stakeholder engagement activities and was now moving into the enforcement and compliance monitoring phase.
He explained that the regulations require institutions that verify the identities of customers or applicants as part of their operations to use the NIA’s approved biometric verification platform instead of relying solely on visual inspection of the Ghana Card.
Under the new rules, institutions are prohibited from photocopying, scanning or keeping copies of the Ghana Card for identity verification purposes.
Mr Darlas stressed that simply collecting a customer’s Ghana Card, looking at the photograph and comparing it with the person presenting it would no longer be accepted as a valid method of identity verification.
He, however, clarified that the Ghana Card remains the country’s official national identity document and that citizens are not required to register for a new card or capture their biometrics again under the new regulations.
He said the new system is intended to reduce identity fraud, impersonation and other crimes by ensuring that the person presenting the Ghana Card is the actual owner.
According to him, the biometric verification process will rely on information already captured during Ghana Card registration, including fingerprints, iris details and facial features stored in the card’s chip.
Mr Darlas warned institutions against using third-party companies or individuals to access the NIA’s identity verification platform, insisting that the Authority does not work with intermediaries.
He said institutions seeking access to the National Identity Register must deal directly with the NIA and complete its official onboarding process.
The process requires institutions to prove that they are legally registered companies in Ghana, obtain certification from the Data Protection Commission and work with the NIA’s technical team to establish the necessary connection to its platform.
He further cautioned institutions already connected to the platform against subletting their access to other businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.
He disclosed that the Authority had received reports of some institutions providing their verification services to other businesses without the NIA’s approval and warned that those involved would face legal action.
Mr Darlas said organisations that fail to comply with L.I. 2523 could face fines ranging from 500 to 2,000 penalty units, depending on the nature of the offence.
He explained that the NIA does not have the authority to impose the fines directly but would take offenders to court for the appropriate punishment.
He indicated that Institutions found guilty could also face additional administrative measures, including being barred from accessing the NIA’s verification platform in the future.
The NIA representative further clarified that the new regulations do not prohibit all institutions from physically using the Ghana Card during transactions.
The Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company Limited, Nana Kwesi Boatey, has revealed how he transformed a major overstaffing challenge into a success story through the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, November 2, Mr. Boatey disclosed that when he assumed office in February 2025, and inherited a bloated workforce of 250 employees doing work that could be efficiently handled by 150 people, a situation that created serious liquidity challenges for the state-owned company.
Instead of resorting to downsizing, he adopted an innovative approach by instituting a 24-hour operational system.
Under the new system, staff were redistributed across three shifts: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
This not only ensured optimal use of labour but also maximized machine utilization and improved overall output.
According to him, the single move redefined the productivity culture within the company, reinforcing discipline, accountability, and efficiency.
The Ghana Publishing Company’s turnaround is being cited as a practical example of how the 24-Hour Economy policy can drive growth without job losses.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
