By Mercy Nimo
To guide Ghana’s quest to have a sustainable and environmentally conscious transport system as well as guard against the debilitating impact of climate change. The Ministry of Transport is currently developing a policy to guide the deployment and scale-up in the production of Electric Vehicles in Ghana .
This was made known by the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah in message at the opening ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Africa Forum 2022 held in Accra.
It is recorded that Africa suffers directly from the debilitating impact of climate change amidst rising temperatures, rainfall patterns, and desertification among others.
For this reason, countries have committed to the promotion of a sustainable and environmentally responsive transport system.
The Deputy Minister of Transport, Hassan Tampuli who read the Minister’s message said an E-Mobility Policy is being introduced to guide the deployment and Scale-up of Electric Vehicles in Ghana.
He was hopeful that investments being made by the government to develop infrastructure projects and increase traffic flow on all transport modes will optimize gains the country will make under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana, Mark Affum Amoamah said the forum was one of the major events designed to propagate the ideals of the supply chain, logistics and transport profession at national and Continental levels.
He said the forum was also aimed at re-positioning the Institute to produce seasoned professionals, serve as an authoritative voice and reference point on matters relating to Logistics and Transport on the African Continent.
He was also hopeful that the forum would create awareness of the AfCFTA at the level of academia and industry on the benefits and the role of transport and Logistics.
Teete Owusu Nortey was elected the CILT International President.
The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Herbert Krapa congratulated the CILT for their dedication to improving transport efficiency, enhancing transport integration and encouraging talent development in the transport industry.
He also reiterated that the government was implementing a number of measures to boost and facilitate trade within and beyond the country’s borders.
Mr Krapa said the measures included the creation of a Single Window regime for ease of clearing goods from the port with the Integrated Customs Management System.
This year’s CILT forum was on the theme “Sustainable Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA): The Role of Logistics, Transport and Industry” it was attended by foreign nationals across Africa.
