The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority, , has urged officers at Ghana’s borders not to undermine the country’s interests in international trade.

“Rather, all stakeholders should be committed to growing transit trade in Ghana’s interest to help generate revenue that can be channeled into development and lift the country from its quagmire of poverty and underdevelopment,” he stated.

Prof. Gyampo emphasized: “No sabotage here… I am interested in growing Ghana so that our children and future generations can comfortably stay in their own country and take pride in our contributions to national development.”

The newly appointed CEO of the made these remarks during a visit to the freight park at the in the Western Region. He engaged with key stakeholders responsible for regulating and promoting international trade at the border.

Prof. Gyampo stated that would be one of the key priorities of his administration to drive economic growth.

“We are here to fulfill the mandates of international trade,” he affirmed.

He also announced that the required to operationalize the , would soon be finalized.

Prof. Gyampo further called for among stakeholders to ensure that businesses reserved for Ghanaians are not taken over by foreigners.

He commended the team at the border for their dedication to the trade sector and their commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s economic interests.

Assistant Commissioner of Customs, , highlighted affecting the management of the ever-growing freight sector at the Elubo border.

He noted that the is a and must be adequately resourced to handle the increasing daily cargo volumes efficiently.

“Our trucks are now mini trains, and this can be very dangerous if we have to manage both buses and these trucks during peak hours,” he cautioned.

Commander Mennia also raised concerns about the for the confinement of that pass through the corridor.

“Our risk vulnerability analysis on handling explosives along the roads is a nightmare, and we must act swiftly to prevent future catastrophes,” he warned.

Meanwhile, the was recognized for its in reducing accidents caused by at the border.

Stakeholders expressed dissatisfaction with , which often result in that are ultimately passed on to consumers.

As , there were calls to to enhance in cargo handling.

Additionally, the border requires for surveillance, scanning, and processing to improve security and trade operations using modern technology.

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