The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nipke, has said government in the coming days will settle the longstanding arrears owed to railway workers.

In September 2025, the Railway Workers Union of Ghana announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike, vowing to halt operations and protest if the government fails to clear over a year’s arrears owed to its members.

Speaking in an interview on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Nipke expressed concern over the plight of the workers and emphasized the government's commitment to meet their needs.

“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 empathize with their situation. Let me assure them that we have reached a point where, very soon, they will receive some form of salary from us,” he said.

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He also noted that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Finance to fast-track the payments.

“I have engaged with the Ministry of Finance, and we have set up a three-member committee to explore ways of raising funds internally for them. We feel their pain, and we must expedite their payment,” he stated.

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