Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has held a comprehensive joint training session for its staff and drivers aimed at improving road safety practices and enhancing compliance with traffic regulations. The initiative forms part of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility agenda to support national efforts to reduce road accidents.

The training, held at MTN’s Nhyiaeso office in Kumasi, reflects the company’s growing commitment to safeguarding employees who operate daily on Ghana’s increasingly high-risk road network.

MTN collaborated with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service to deliver the programme, signalling a strengthened focus on internal occupational safety systems.

With thousands of workers and a fleet that supports operations nationwide, MTN says road safety is not merely a compliance issue but a fundamental aspect of employee welfare.

Speaking during the session, Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, stressed the urgent need for responsible driving amid rising road crash statistics.

“MTN’s decision to enhance its internal training aligns perfectly with national efforts to prevent avoidable road crashes. Prioritising the safety of staff on duty is essential,” he stated.

The training forms part of MTN Ghana’s biannual capacity-building programme under its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) framework, which requires staff—particularly drivers—to undergo continuous refresher sessions. Topics covered include defensive driving, hazard assessment, traffic law compliance and basic vehicle maintenance.

MTN noted that its longstanding commitment to employee welfare is evidenced by its consistent corporate road safety awards and its zero-tolerance policy for traffic violations involving company vehicles. The company insists that every journey—whether for equipment transport, field support or routine commuting—must adhere to national safety standards.

Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD

According to MTTD data, Ghana recorded 14,135 road accidents in 2023, which resulted in 2,276 fatalities and 15,409 injuries.

In the first half of 2025, provisional figures from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) show 7,289 crashes nationwide, claiming 1,504 lives and injuring 8,300 people.

On average, that equates to about eight deaths each day, with around 40 road crashes occurring daily in Ghana.