The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced plans to legalize the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes.
This initiative , according to him, aligns with the campaign promise made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“We made a campaign promise that we are going to regularize the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes. Starting from today, we will work on revising the law to allow them to operate commercially”.
Speaking to the media, the Minister emphasized that this move is not just about legalizing Okada but ensuring the safety and professionalism of its operators.
“Our brothers who are in the Okada business will have their own licenses and will be certified and well-trained to transport passengers on our roads. This will also help reduce congestion on our roads,” he added.
The Transport Minister added that, government plans to roll out a comprehensive training and licensing program for Okada riders, which aims to ensure that all operators are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide safe and reliable transportation services.
“Very soon you will see a roll out of whatever we intend to do to get the okada business legalized for them to operate freely”.
