The Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Saboba, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced that an investor has secured two large vessels to begin marine transport operations along the West African coast, a move expected to ease pressure on major road corridors.
Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, December 22, Mr. Nikpe said the vessels will transport both passengers and cargo from Ghana through Togo and Benin to Nigeria.
“Currently, I am happy as a Minister to say that we have had an investor who has brought in two ships, bigger vessels that will soon start operations from the coast through to Nigeria,” he said. “He will now be taking passengers and cargo from Ghana through Togo, Benin to Nigeria.”
According to the Minister, the new sea transport service is expected to reduce congestion on the Volta corridor and other busy road routes linking Ghana to neighbouring countries.
“We believe that will ease the congestion on the Volta route to Benin. It is going to take from Accra through Lomé, through Cotonou, and then finally by sea—goods and human beings,” he stated.
Mr. Nikpe noted that the initiative would offer an alternative for travellers and transporters seeking to avoid long journeys on the road.
“If you have your vehicle, you wouldn’t want to spend any time on the roads,” he added.
He disclosed that preparations for the operation are at an advanced stage, with commercial services expected to begin by February 2026.
“By February 2026, it should start operations because it is far gone,” the Minister said.
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