The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nipke, has expressed concern over the plight of railway workers, assuring them that steps are being taken to address their outstanding salary arrears.
This comes after the Railway Workers Union of Ghana (RWU) announced plans for a nationwide strike in September, insisting it will proceed despite assurances from the Ministry of Transport. The Union has vowed to halt operations and stage a mass protest if the government fails to clear over a year’s arrears owed to its members.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Transport Minister acknowledged the frustrations of the workers and urged them to exercise patience as the government works to resolve the situation.
“I feel for our railway workers. The company has been run down, and as of now, there is no work for them, which is why I have that kind of feeling for them. Let me assure them that we have gotten to a point where very soon they will receive some kind of salary from us,” he said.
Mr. Nipke further disclosed that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Finance to fast-track payments.
“I have engaged with the Ministry of Finance, and we have put up a three-member committee to see how we can raise some money internally for them. We feel their pain, and we have to speed up their payment,” he added.
The strike threat comes at a time when the government is seeking to revive Ghana’s railway sector, with ongoing works on the Western rail corridor to support mineral transportation and boost the economy.
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