Sam George Comes To The Rescue Of Okada Courier Riders, Halts Enforcement Of Licensing Regulation
Minister for Communication Sam George has stopped the enforcement of the regulation requiring courier riders to obtain licenses before operating.
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George said there was a need for better stakeholder engagement on the matter.
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The Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission began targeting unlicensed courier operators on August 20, leading to arrests and the seizure of motorbikes.
In a statement, the minister acknowledged that the enforcement of the regulation was necessary.
“The action, in conjunction with the Ghana Police, is a necessary activity to bring some sanity and order to the use of motorbikes for delivery purposes as stipulated by law."
"However, I believe the Commission needs to do more stakeholder engagements and public sensitisation before the enforcement activities commence."
3News reported that his directive comes after a group of concerned courier motor riders petitioned the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, following recent enforcement actions by the Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission.
Source: YEN.com.gh
