Kumasi: The Ghana Police Service and MTN Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing road safety and reducing traffic accidents by renewing their partnership. This initiative aims to promote driver compliance and raise road safety awareness throughout the country.
According to Ghana News Agency, the partnership, which was initially launched last year, is part of a broader traffic management framework. It focuses on equipping corporate drivers with comprehensive knowledge of road traffic regulations and encourages the integration of digital compliance and enforcement systems into fleet management. The collaboration was recently reinforced at a specialized training workshop organized by the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) for MTN drivers in Kumasi.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexander Kwaku Obeng, who oversees Administration, Research, and Training at the MTTD, highlighted the positive outcomes of the collaboration since its inception. He noted the improved vehicle safety standards and the maintenance of a zero-crash record among MTN's fleet. ACP Obeng emphasized the importance of continuing to strive for higher safety standards, stating that the training is designed to provide drivers with current knowledge of evolving traffic regulations and reinforce their responsibility for road safety.
He further emphasized the significance of partnerships between the Police and corporate entities in promoting public safety and enabling law enforcement agencies to adopt smarter, data-driven traffic management approaches.
Mr. Kwasi Bonnah Otuo Serebour, Acting Director of the Inspectorate Division at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), praised MTN for its proactive stance on driver safety. He advocated for a shift from reactive to preventive strategies in addressing road traffic crashes and stressed the importance of prioritizing driver education and vehicle maintenance.
Mr. Serebour pointed out the substantial human and economic costs of road crashes in the country and encouraged other corporate organizations to follow MTN's lead by incorporating rigorous vehicle maintenance and driver training protocols into their operations.
The Kumasi workshop is part of a nationwide program that aims to benefit over 300 MTN drivers as it expands across regional capitals in the coming year. This initiative is expected to further enhance corporate driver compliance, improve fleet safety standards, and contribute to national efforts to reduce road traffic crashes.