New Ferry Service to Connect Ghana with West African Neighbors — Mahama
President reveals private investor plans to boost regional trade and passenger transport through Tema Port.
- Private investor plans new ferry service from Tema to West African countries
- Ferries will transport vehicles, passengers, and goods, boosting regional trade and connectivity
- Government pledges full support to ensure the success of the initiative
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans by a private investor to launch a ferry service in Tema, aimed at connecting Ghana with other countries along the West African coast.
Speaking at the commissioning of Phases 1 and 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project on Thursday, November 14, the President said the ferry service will transport vehicles, passengers, and goods, strengthening regional trade and connectivity.
“The private sector maritime operator has recently approached us to establish a ferry service to countries on the West African coast from Tema. The ferries will carry vehicles, passengers, and goods between Ghana and other West African states,” he said.
President Mahama emphasized that the government will fully support the initiative. “We will give him all the encouragement to establish this service so that we can increase the exchange of goods among our people,” he added.
