Asiedu Nketia (2nd R) with other government officials during the visit
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has underscored the urgency of completing the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, describing it as a game-changer for Ghana’s economic future.
During a working visit to the project site at Boankra in the Ejisu Constituency of the Ashanti Region, he spoke candidly about the country’s need to rethink how it drives growth.
For him, the inland port is not just another infrastructure project, indicating that it represents a shift in how the country manages trade and logistics.
Mr. Asiedu Nketia pointed out that the country can no longer depend solely on traditional economic pathways if it wants to remain competitive.
He said projects, like Boankra, offer a practical alternative, especially at a time when efficiency in cargo movement has become central to global trade.
The visit formed part of a joint inspection tour by officials from the GPHA and the Ghana Shippers Authority, aimed at assessing progress and identifying any bottlenecks.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah expressed satisfaction but was quick to add that the ultimate goal is completion, stressing that the benefits of the project can only be realised when it is fully functional.
He noted that the inland port has the potential to significantly reduce congestion at Ghana’s seaports while bringing services closer to businesses in the middle and northern parts of the country.
The Boankra Inland Port is a major dry port project near Kumasi aimed at bringing cargo handling services closer to central and northern Ghana.
With the government’s support and the expertise of local companies like Justmoh Construction Limited, the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal is poised to become a critical component of Ghana’s economic infrastructure.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Ransford Edward Gyampo, highlighted the broader economic value of the project.
He described the inland port as essential to improving trade facilitation and positioning Ghana as a more efficient transit hub within the sub-region.
Chief Executive Officer of Justmoh Construction Limited, Dr. Justice Amoh, used the opportunity to appeal for additional government support.
According to him, while steady progress has been made, more funding is needed to sustain the current momentum and avoid delays.
Project Consultant, Dr. John Bernard Koranteng Yorke, explained that key phases of the project have reached advanced stages, with major structural works substantially completed and ongoing installations steadily progressing according to revised timelines.
Dr. Yorke emphasised that coordinated efforts between contractors, consultants, and stakeholders have helped resolve several bottlenecks that previously slowed down implementation.
A Daily Guide Report