The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to reduce road crashes and deaths, particularly those involving tricycles such as Yellow-Yellow and Motor King.
The commitment was expressed on Tuesday, September 9, 2026, when the Acting Chief Director of the NRCC, Mr. Sumaila Ewuntomah Abudu, together with the Director of Administration, Mr. Abdul Rahaman Ahmed Baba, received a delegation from the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate of the NRSA on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister.
The delegation, led by Mr. Alexander Ayatah, was at the NRCC to brief the Regional Coordinating Council on the prevailing road crash situation in the country, with particular emphasis on the increasing involvement of tricycles in road crashes.
Mr. Ayatah explained that the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate of the Authority was responsible for collecting and analysing road crash data, assessing road safety trends and supporting the preparation of strategic national road safety plans.
He said road crashes remained a major national concern, noting that about 1,703 people lose their lives annually through road crashes, with motorcycles including tricycles accounting for approximately 829 of the recorded fatalities, according to the NRSA’s data.
He expressed concern about the irresponsible use of roads by some motorists and riders, stressing that road safety required collective responsibility from drivers, riders, pedestrians, law enforcement agencies, traditional authorities, local government structures and other stakeholders.
According to him, the situation involving tricycles, particularly Yellow-Yellow and Motor King, required urgent attention because of their growing use as a means of transportation and the risks associated with reckless riding, speeding, overloading and failure to observe road safety regulations.
Mr. Ayatah further disclosed that the Authority had opened offices at the district level to enhance its operations and strengthen road safety interventions across the region.
He called for stronger collaboration between the NRSA, NRCC, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), the Ghana Police Service and other relevant stakeholders to address the road safety challenge.
He emphasised that effective enforcement of road traffic regulations, sustained public education and responsible behaviour by road users were critical to reducing road crashes and saving lives.
Mr. Ayatah also appealed to all road users, particularly officers and personnel in uniform, to lead by example by consistently wearing crash helmets when riding motorcycles.
He said officers and other public officials were expected to demonstrate responsible road-use practices because their conduct could influence the behaviour of members of the public.
Responding on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister, the Acting Chief Director of the NRCC, Mr. Sumaila Ewuntomah Abudu, warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation to the NRSA for engaging the Council on an issue of such importance.
He said the road safety situation required continuous engagement and collective action, particularly as road transportation remained an essential part of the socio-economic development of the region.
Mr. Abudu assured the delegation of the Council’s willingness to work with the NRSA and other stakeholders to strengthen road safety education, enforcement and monitoring across the Northern Region.
The Director of Administration, Mr. Abdul Rahaman Ahmed Baba, in his remarks, stressed the need for effective enforcement of road traffic laws and greater responsibility among road users.
He noted that laws and regulations could only achieve their intended purpose when they were properly enforced and respected by motorists, riders and pedestrians.
Mr. Ahmed Baba assured the delegation of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council’s commitment to supporting the NRSA in its road safety campaigns and other initiatives aimed at reducing road crashes and preventing avoidable deaths.
He called for closer cooperation between road safety authorities and law enforcement agencies to ensure that offenders were held accountable while road users were continuously educated on responsible use of the roads.
The meeting therefore provided an important platform for the NRCC and NRSA to deepen their collaboration and explore practical measures to address road safety challenges in the region.
The engagement also underscored the need for sustained public education, stronger enforcement of road traffic regulations, responsible use of tricycles and motorcycles, and strict adherence to the use of crash helmets to protect lives and make the roads safer for all.