The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has held a strategic meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to discuss measures aimed at strengthening security along key transit corridors across the country.
The high-level engagement focused on enhancing collaboration between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and the Ghana Police Service to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods from the nation’s ports to inland destinations and neighboring countries.
Discussions centered on tackling persistent security challenges, including cargo theft, smuggling, and other forms of criminal activity that threaten trade facilitation and logistics operations. Both parties acknowledged that securing transit routes is critical to maintaining Ghana’s position as a preferred trade and transport hub within the West African sub-region.
The GPHA boss emphasized the importance of protecting cargo and ensuring that businesses operating within the ports and along transport corridors can function without disruption. He noted that improved security would not only boost investor confidence but also enhance revenue generation and economic growth.
On his part, IGP Yohuno assured the Authority of the Police Service’s commitment to intensifying patrols, deploying intelligence-led operations, and strengthening visibility along major highways and transit points. He highlighted the need for closer coordination, information sharing, and joint operations between the two institutions.
The meeting also explored the use of technology and surveillance systems to monitor cargo movement and detect suspicious activities in real time. Both institutions agreed to deepen collaboration through regular engagements and joint task forces to address emerging threats.
The renewed partnership is expected to significantly improve safety along transit corridors, reduce losses associated with cargo-related crimes, and support the broader goal of facilitating trade and economic development in Ghana and the region.
