According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Madam Enyonam Damesi, who leads public relations for Seven Dimensions Solutions, stated that the training was necessary due to increasing accidents and unsafe riding practices on the streets of Ho. These practices posed serious risks to riders, pedestrians, and other road users. The programme was implemented in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), the Ghana National Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service, providing a holistic approach to road safety education.
Madam Damesi emphasized that the main objective was to equip riders with basic road safety knowledge and practical skills to protect themselves and others. Improved rider behaviour and adherence to traffic regulations would help reduce avoidable crashes and save lives. Madam Joana Fafa Ayer, Volta Regional Director of the National Road Safety Authority, urged participants to comply with traffic laws and obser
ve approved speed limits, noting that speeding remained a major contributor to road crashes in the region.
Superintendent Benedicta Ansah, Volta Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), highlighted the importance of professionalism and adherence to laws governing commercial riding, especially with the legalisation of the okada business. She stressed that only individuals aged 21 and above were permitted to operate motorcycles and tricycles for commercial purposes, warning underage riders to desist. Superintendent Ansah also cautioned against illegal lighting systems and emphasised the importance of roadworthiness.
Chief Inspector Isaac Apedo advised riders to acquire and renew their licences directly from the DVLA to avoid fake documents, warning that possession of such documents could lead to prosecution. Mr Justice Dowunu of the National Ambulance Service provided training on basic emergency response techniques, encouraging riders to assist accident victims when needed.
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sistant Station Officer Augustine Adzato of the Ghana National Fire Service urged riders to lower music volume on their tricycles to hear emergency sirens, noting that cooperation from riders would improve emergency response. Facilitators appealed to riders to be extra cautious on the roads during the festive season when traffic volumes were high.
Participants expressed satisfaction with the training, describing it as timely and beneficial. They pledged to share the knowledge gained with colleagues, promoting law-abiding behaviour, road safety, and respect among all road users.