He said Government's intention is to electrify the road transport system with a focus on public transport vehicles.

“To give effect to the Policy, Government is introducing a waiver of import duties on Electric Vehicles (EVs) designated for public transportation for the next eight (8) years”. The minister said.

In a speech read on his behalf at  the  2024  Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport  (CILT) Conference, Exhibition, and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, the minister said import duties exemption for semi-knocked down and completely knocked down electric vehicles brought into the country by registered EV assembly companies for the same 8-year period is also being introduced.

Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah noted, for the past years, government has been relentless in the promotion of green transportation through the implementation of key policies and regulations to address these development issues.

“To lay the foundation for decarbonization, a National Energy Transition Framework (2022-2070) has been developed. This framework will ensure that Ghana’s transition is achieved in a just and equitable manner” he said.

The minister recalled the development in 2023 of the National Electric Vehicle Policy to guide the uptake of electric vehicles in the country.

He said the policy presents a significant step forward in mitigating fossil fuel dependency while paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient transport system.

Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah also acknowledged challenges such us inadequate infrastructure, traffic congestion, and the high dependency on fossil fuels which is impacting negatively on the development of the industry.

The sector minister however noted that government has been relentless in the promotion of green transportation through the implementation of key policies and regulations to address these development issues.

President of CILP Eng. Mark Amoamah said the collective commitment to facilitating efficient, resilient, and eco-friendly logistics and supply chain operations can significantly contribute to the global sustainability agenda.

This he said can be achieved by embracing the principles of the circular economy.

“We can transform our practices, design systems that minimize waste and make the most of our resources and consequently meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The AGM was on the theme "Logistics and Transport Operations in the Green and Circular Economy” and  featured the induction of new members, including Madam Irene Messiba, the Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Ministry of Transport.