The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, has dismissed claims of non-performance in his first year in office.
His remarks come amid criticism from sections of the public over alleged inefficiencies, particularly following transport disruptions in Accra and other parts of the country.
The Minister noted that the financial performance of several state-owned transport companies, previously poorly managed, has improved significantly, with increased revenues despite operating fewer buses. He attributed this progress to enhanced management practices.
Nikpe Bukari further highlighted that several previously grounded buses have returned to service following the introduction of 24-hour maintenance operations at transport workshops.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, January 19, he assured that he remains committed to transforming the country’s transport sector.
“If a system was left for eight years and never had any improvements, and I said that the books of the state transport companies couldn’t be presented to anybody to look at. Today, they are making more revenue with fewer buses as compared to the several buses that were working.
“They were able to turn things around and are now collecting revenues, and their books are good enough that the private sector is ready to work with them.
“You think we slept and got that? Aayalolo sat on rocks for eight years and was not operational. 245 buses, only 80 buses are operational. We’re in to work hard to improve upon whatever we inherited. The media knows what we do, you cover our events, you should be the judge for what you have seen in this ministry for the past year,” he said.
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