We receive over 200 excavators daily – Transport Minister raises alarm over influx at Tema Port

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, has raised concerns over the growing influx of heavy-duty machinery, revealing that Ghana receives over 200 excavators through the Tema Port each day.

He described the trend as an “invasion” that poses serious regulatory and environmental challenges.

Speaking on JoyFM’s News Night on Thursday, June 5, Mr. Bukari noted that the sheer volume of excavators entering the country demands urgent policy attention, especially amid concerns about illegal mining and unregulated construction.

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