The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has led a high-level delegation on a strategic study tour to Rwanda to gain insights into the successful regulation and integration of motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada,’ for passenger transport.
The study tour will shape Ghana’s transport policy, particularly in regulating commercial motorcycles and tricycles, with emphasis on safety, efficiency and economic sustainability.
A key part of the delegation’s mission is understanding the legal framework behind Rwanda’s successful implementation of ‘Okada’ operations.
Lessons from the tour would help Ghana to develop a regulatory framework to enhance road safety, support economic empowerment and promote environmental sustainability.
It would also support creating an effective regulatory environment for Okada in Ghana, ensuring the successful and sustainable implementation of this transport mode.
Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of The Accra Daily Mail, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.
