Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has assured that the government will take concrete steps to reduce bicycle-related accidents in Ghana, following the successful completion of the 800km #RideWithTeamEurope cycling relay.
The NSA boss made the remarks while representing Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams at the sustainability-focused initiative, which ran from Tamale to Accra in seven days.
The cycling event, led by Rune Skinnebach, was organised to mark 50 years of partnership between Ghana and the European Union, while promoting climate action, green transportation, and tree planting across the country.
Beyond its environmental focus, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah stressed that the initiative has opened important conversations around road safety, particularly for cyclists.
“Every single day eight people lose their lives through road accidents, and this ride… gives us an opportunity to lay down some roadmap to reduce and hopefully eliminate this road menace,” he said.
He noted that the journey, which involved engagements with traditional leaders, government officials, and communities along the route, highlighted the urgent need to improve infrastructure and awareness around cycling in Ghana.
According to him, making roads more cyclist-friendly will be central to future planning.
“Clearly we have a lot of work to do in terms of making sure our roads are also riding-friendly, and this ride will certainly bring positive light to this,” he added.
The initiative also saw participants plant trees along the route, reinforcing its sustainability message while strengthening ties between Ghana and the European Union.
According to the government and the EU, the legacy of the ride extends beyond diplomacy and climate action—it represents a starting point for safer roads and a renewed push to integrate cycling into Ghana’s transport system.
