The Ministry of Transport has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors for the Tema Shipyard and Drydock (TSY), marking a strategic step toward revitalising Ghana’s maritime infrastructure.

The ceremony took place on Friday February 27, 2026, under the auspices of the Ministry, with Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Minister of Transport, delivering the keynote address.

Speaking at the event, Nikpe emphasised the national importance of the shipyard, describing it as “not just a facility, but a strategic national asset established and handed to us by our first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.”

He highlighted the shipyard’s potential to position Ghana as a maritime hub in West Africa, create jobs, and support the 24-Hour Economy policy.

“There is no doubt that for Ghana to harness the full potential of our Blue Economy resources, our maritime infrastructure must be developed to be world-class, efficient, and commercially viable,” he said.

The minister outlined the board’s strategic objectives, urging members to modernise the shipyard’s infrastructure, explore public-private partnerships, ensure transparency and accountability, and address bottlenecks that have hindered its competitiveness.

The newly appointed board is chaired by Dr George Sipa-Adjah Yankey and includes Alhaji Osman Sulemana, Millicent Wutsika, Mahama Adam Jandah, Samuel Bavug Wusah, Kofi A. Asmah, Abubakari Muaz Zemoli, Obed Koah Opintan, and Albert Derrick Fiatui.

Nikpe cautioned the board against taking over day-to-day management, stressing that they are to work collaboratively with management under good governance principles.

“Permit me to caution the Board from either covertly or overtly taking over the day-to-day management of the Shipyard, but work as a team with management in line with good governance principles,” he said.

The government has pledged to provide policy guidance and support to ensure the shipyard thrives, underscoring that the board’s success would reflect national progress.

“We will work hand-in-hand with you to remove any bureaucratic hurdles and attract the right investments for the shipyard,” Nikpe added.

The inauguration of the TSY Board is part of the government’s broader agenda to develop maritime infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and establish Ghana as a transport and logistics hub in the West African sub-region.