The leadership of the Ahafo Regional branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU),  have asked drivers to ensure strict adherence to the COVID-19 safety protocols, outlined by the government.

The president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo last Sunday called on Ghanaians to take seriously the various health protocols of the novel pandemic following the rise in cases.

 He, therefore, made it mandatory for all Ghanaians to wear nose mask, a step he believes will reduce the spread of pandemic coronavirus. 

The Ahafo Regional GPRTU have endorsed the words of the President by urging drivers to embrace the approach.

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“It is the responsibility of drivers to respect and fully comply with all the protocols., they should make sure passengers also do the same to stem the spread of the disease,” Mr Samuel Agyare station Master stated. 

Mr Agyare also entreated drivers to be careful on the road, noting that restrictions imposed on the transport sector due to the pandemic have helped to reduce the incidence of road crashes to the barest minimum.

“Our observation is that road accident recorded in the first month of the year 2021 is significantly lower as compared to 2020” he hinted.

He called for unity amongst members of the GPRTU as they sought to build a vibrant Union to champion the cause of drivers.