Ghana Railway Development Authority
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| Formed | 14 November 2008 |
| Headquarters | Accra |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Railway Development (Ghana) |
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDL) is the institution mandated by the 1992 constitution of Ghana to act as the regulatory authority for all activities related to railways in Ghana.[1]
It is a statutory body established by the Railways Act, 2008 (Act 779) to ensure the development and modernization of the railway systems, both national and suburban in Ghana.[2]
History
The Ghana Railway Development Authority was established on November 14, 2008 to promote the development and management of suburban railway.
Leadership
Richard Dombo was the chief executive officer of the Ghana Railway Development Authority from 2017 until he died in 2021.[3] He was replaced by Ernest Yaw Owusu in 2021. Dr. Martin Ayanore was appointed as the chairman of the board[4] of the Ghana Railway Development Authority, and was sworn in on 14 September 2021.[5]
References
- ^ International, Railway Gazette (2021-09-26). "Ghana Railway Development Authority board appointed". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Railways Act" (PDF). www.bcp.gov.gh.
- ^ Admin (2021-02-19). "Ghana Railway Development Authority Loses CEO". The Custodian Newspaper Online. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ International, Railway Gazette (2021-09-26). "Ghana Railway Development Authority board appointed". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "President appoints Ayanore of UHAS as GRDA board chair". sph.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2024-04-18.