Vivian Aborah
Some transport operators in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis have been schooled on stress management to help avoid car crash on the roads.
The participants included members of the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) in the metropolis and some transport operators at the Effiakuma and Kwesimintsim stations.
It was revealed to participants that adequate rest is important in managing stress and to regain full strength before embarking on their respective journeys.
They were also called upon to educate and supervise their drivers to uphold safe driving techniques in their day-to-day activities to save lives and properties.
This came to light during a training programme organized by the Transport Department of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) for the union members and the transport operators.
Addressing the gathering, Acting Transport Officer of the Assembly, Vivian Aborah, indicated that her outfit collaborated with the Road Safety Commission, Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) of Ghana Police and the GLICO Insurance to facilitate the training.
Speaking on behalf of the Metropolitan Co-ordinating Director, Francis Ehwi Armah, an Assistant Director of the assembly said it is the wish of every driver to arrive at his or her final destination safely.
He added that such training, accords transport operators the opportunity to uphold safety in their work.
He admonished the participants to share what they learnt at the training with their members on their return to their respective branches and terminals.
The MTTD Regional Director, Supt. Isaac Kumnipah, noted that life and properties are essential commodities to be protected.
He added that life is irreplaceable, and the impacts of a life lost through car crash on families and the nation are irreparable.
He prevailed upon drivers to always abide by speed limits and other driving regulations to help save lives.
For his part, the Regional Road Safety Director, Victor Bilson, pointed out that most car crash that result in deaths occurs on engineered roads.
He, therefore, admonished drivers to ply cautiously on such roads, as good roads are constructed to make traveling easy and not to take lives.
Officials from GLICO Insurance also educated the participants on the need for comprehensive insurance and the processes involved in assessing claims.
During the open forum, some of the participants appealed for the timely removal of faulty trucks on roads to prevent avoidable accidents.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi