Transport Department – ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

BOTWE SCHOOL JUNCTION PROTOA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ADENTAN MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE

EdBondzie — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:38:36 +0000

The Botwe School Junction branch of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) visited the newly appointed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Adentan Municipal Assembly on Thursday, 18th April 2024, to extend a warm welcome and congratulations to him upon his appointment by the president.

Led by their chairman, Mr. Yaya Mohammed, the group raised concerns about challenges faced by drivers within the Botwe enclave, such as the absence of a designated car station and the issue of floating drivers that they want the assembly to address.

Mr. Mohammed highlighted the need for a car station, suggesting that an unused government land behind the Sowah Din Basic School at Botwe be developed for this purpose. He also expressed worries about floating drivers disrupting their operations and urged the MCE to address this issue promptly.

In response, Hon. Ebenezer Doku assured the union that he would work with stakeholders to resolve their grievances. He proposed using City Guards to monitor floating drivers, acknowledging that this may not completely solve the problem but could help mitigate their disruptions.

Furthermore, MCE pledged to visit the drivers at their operational centers to discuss ways to improve the sector and boost the socioeconomic development of the Municipal assembly.

The meeting was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Doku, Municipal Transport Director, Mr. Sulemana Mahama, Municipal Road Engineer Mr. Emmanuel Salifu, Assembly member for Nmai Dzorn Electoral Area, Hon. David Animah Kwabena Atiah, Municipal Head of City Guards Mr. Gilbert Gariba, Assistant Municipal Development Planning Officer, Mr. Paa Kweku Ofosu-Tenkorang and some other drivers who were part of the delegation.

SOURCE: ISD-ADENTAN

BTTA INNAUGRAL CEREMONY

EdBondzie — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:33:18 +0000

The Borla Taxi Tricycle Association on Wednesday 17 April, 2024 inaugurated a cooperative in the Adentan Municipal Assembly to help stakeholders in the non-formal sector collect solid waste properly within the various communities.

Present at the inauguration is the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Ebenezer Doku, the Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD), Madam Racheal Fosua Sarpong, Ing. Harriet Osei-Tutu, solid waste specialist and Rep from GARID and Ministry of Sanitation, Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Andrew Nii Apai Aborhey and the National President of BTTA, Madam Lydia Bamful.

The MCE in his welcome address stated that BTTA has been accepted by the Sanitation Ministry and ADMA to bridge the gap between waste collectors and the Assemblies for progress in the management of solid waste. He added “Borla Taxi has been so necessary in managing solid waste in our communities with the help of GARID. ADMA is always winning awards; all this is possible with the help of BTTA.”

Additionally, the GARID project officer, Ing. Henrietta Osei-Tutu from the Sanitation Ministry said, their focus was only on the formal sector “but when we did, we saw a big difference and the sustainability is key.” From today we need to see the difference, with all needed PPE’s given to your organization. She added, the PPE’s must be taken seriously to prevent you from various diseases from the collection of solid waste.

She explained that, the Creation of Engineered Landfill and Transfer station for the North-Eastern side of Greater Accra to help clear waste and dump fust and close.

Madam Lydia Bamful, the National President of the Borla Taxi and Tricycle Asocial said “today is a great day for us, ADMA has always involved us in their works concerning solid waste.” She advised the members of BTTA to always carry all solid waste to its final landfill sites and not distribute the waste on the way, this she said would go a long way to help make our communities with ADMA clean always.

She thanked GARID for always being there for BTTA and that they still need ADMA to give them more help when task force arrests the bad nuts among them. “This our work would go a long way to create more jobs for the unemployed youths in our communities.”

The MCE presented the BTTA with Certificate of Registration from the Register General’s Department and Bye-Laws of the Assembly as a Working Document for the BORLA TAXI Operations. A set of the PPEs was presented to the BTTA.

The MCE in his closing remarks thanked all the Reps from GARID and Ministry of Sanitation for their help and said ADMA will continue to partner all stakeholders in the sanitation industry to make ADMA the best.

SOURCE: ISD ADERNTAN

Defensive Driving Training Enhances Safety for Drivers in Adentan Municipal Assembly

EdBondzie — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:01:57 +0000

The Adentan Municipal Assembly has organized a three-day workshop aimed at improving the driving skills and knowledge of drivers operating within the Adentan Municipal Assembly. The workshop, which took place from July 16 to July 18, 2023 at the Institute of Local Government Studies, was attended by the Transport Unit of the Assembly as well as commercial transport operators.

Hon. Daniel Alexander Nii-Noi Adumuah emphasized the importance of regular training for drivers in ensuring road safety. He urged drivers to exercise caution and prioritize their own safety and that of pedestrians, as their lives are of utmost importance. The Municipal Chief Executive pledged the Assembly’s commitment to investing in workshops like this to educate more drivers and protect lives on the road. He also expressed his gratitude to the drivers and riders who participated in the training.

Mrs. Patience Lassey, the Senior Human Resource Manager of the Assembly, stated that the workshop aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the drivers and riders. She emphasized the importance of driver education, particularly in defensive and offensive driving techniques, to ensure safety on the roads. Mrs. Lassey reaffirmed the Assembly’s dedication to organizing more training and sensitization programs in the future.

The lead facilitator, Dickson Kofi Kwakye Brobbey, provided an overview of the training program. Defensive driving, road sign recognition, stress management, and firefighting were among the topics covered during the workshop.

Winfred Sackitey, a heavy-duty driver of the assembly and a beneficiary of the training, commended the Municipal Chief Executive and the Municipal Co-coordinating Director for organizing the workshop. He encouraged fellow drivers to put the knowledge gained at the training into practice. Sackitey expressed gratitude to Expert Safety Consult, the facilitators of the workshop, for providing this valuable learning opportunity.

The Initiative undertaken by the Adentan Municipal Assembly reflects its commitment to the safety and well-being of drivers and road users within its jurisdiction. Through the provision of regular training and education, the Assembly aims to reduce the number of accidents and promote responsible driving practices.

SOURCE: ISD, ADENTAN

Defensive Driving Training Enhances Safety for Drivers in Adentan Municipal Assembly

EdBondzie — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:03:45 +0000

SOURCE: ISD, ADENTAN