Stop misusing government vehicles for food transport

The Central Regional Minister, Ekow Panyin Eduamoah Okyere, has cautioned staff of the Information Service Department (ISD) against the misuse of government vehicles, warning that the practice undermines public service delivery.

Speaking to Channel 247 News, the Minister stressed that vehicles recently donated to the department are strictly for official duties and must not be used to transport cassava, plantain, or any other foodstuffs.

He expressed concern over the widespread abuse of state resources, noting that even critical service vehicles such as ambulances have in some instances been diverted to carry cement and other unauthorised items.

According to him, the government, through the Ministry of Communications, provided three vehicles to the ISD to enhance the dissemination of government information across communities in the Central Region.

“These vehicles are meant to support effective communication of government policies and programmes, not for personal or commercial use,” he emphasised.

The Minister urged officers of the department to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicles to guarantee their longevity. He further indicated that their usage would be closely monitored to prevent abuse.

He also called on residents in the region to play a watchdog role by reporting any misuse of the vans, particularly in cases where they are used to transport foodstuffs to hinterlands.

Mr. Eduamoah Okyere commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his commitment to equip Information Service Departments nationwide and appealed for additional logistical support to strengthen their operations.

Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the department, the Central Regional Director of the ISD, Madam Linda Bimpong Esq., assured that the vans would be used strictly for their intended purpose.

She noted that the department had long awaited such logistical support, which would significantly improve their ability to reach communities and deliver timely information on government policies and programmes.

Madam Bimpong added that the vehicles would be deployed to educate the public on key national issues, including sanitation, agriculture, employment, and other development initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods.