Accra Technical University (ATU) has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and service delivery with a two-day capacity-building workshop organized for drivers of the University’s Transport Unit. The training, held from April 13 to 14, 2026, took place at the ATU Akwaaba Lodge and the ATU Career Center.
The workshop formed part of a broader institutional effort to enhance professionalism, safety standards, and efficiency within the University’s transport operations, recognizing the critical role drivers play in supporting administrative and academic activities.
Opening the workshop, the Director of the General Service Directorate, Mr. Daniel Larbi, emphasized the importance of continuous training and professional development. He noted that the evolving demands of institutional transport services require drivers to be equipped not only with technical driving skills but also with the right attitude, discipline, and organizational awareness.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, underscored that the initiative aligns with Management’s strategic direction to invest in human capital development across all operational units. He highlighted that the training is designed to instill a culture of responsibility, safety consciousness, and professionalism among drivers.
The Finance Director, and the Ag. Registrar, Mr. Adu-Adjei Mensah, also reiterated the importance of the workshop, noting that improved driver performance contributes directly to cost efficiency, asset protection, and overall institutional effectiveness.
The workshop featured a comprehensive training session facilitated by Commander Hayford Adu-Ameyaw (RTD), a seasoned expert in organizational and corporate driving. His sessions focused on practical and professional competencies required in modern institutional driving.
Key areas covered included ethics and techniques in organizational driving, defensive driving principles, professional standards in corporate Driving, proper use of logbooks, and effective report writing on road traffic accidents and vehicle breakdowns. The sessions were highly interactive, allowing participants to engage actively and relate the training to real-life experiences within the University context.
A notable feature of the workshop was the open engagement session, where drivers expressed concerns and shared operational challenges affecting their work. The discussions highlighted issues related to working conditions, communication gaps, and operational processes within the transport system.
In response, Commander Adu-Ameyaw assured participants that all concerns raised would be formally documented and presented to University Management, with the aim of informing policy adjustments and improving working conditions within the Transport Unit.
The workshop concluded with a renewed sense of purpose among participants, who expressed appreciation for the initiative and a commitment to applying the knowledge and skills acquired.
Observations from the training indicated increased awareness of professional standards, improved understanding of safety protocols, and a stronger alignment with the University’s expectations for service delivery.
The initiative reflects ATU’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its internal systems through targeted training and capacity development. As the University continues to pursue excellence, investments in operational units such as the Transport Unit remain critical to achieving efficiency, reliability, and institutional growth.
The workshop ended with a collective commitment from both management and drivers to foster continuous improvement, enhance communication, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in service to the University community.