The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has graduated the first cohort of its machine operations training program to empower individuals seeking to take on jobs in machinery operations in the port industry.
The one-month training program is an offshoot of collaboration between the Learning and Development School of GPHA and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Ghana.
The Machine Operation Training Program to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of machine operations and address the skills shortage in the maritime sector.
The General Manager in charge of administration at GPHA, Kwabena Adu Safo, indicated that the international status of the certifications will enable operators qualify for jobs in the global maritime industry.
The President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Ghana Ing. Mark Amoamah underscored the importance of personal and professional development in keeping abreast with the ever-evolving technology in logistics.
“The logistics and transport industry is constantly evolving driven by technological advancement, industry best practices and developments. As such it is essential for machine operators to remain flexible and adaptable, continually seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and also to be abreast with industry trends and practices,” he said.
He encouraged members of the first cohort to explore further training and certification that will deepen your expertise and expand your career opportunities.
The Learning and Development Manager at GPHA, Solomon Sackitey said this initiative adds up to GPHA’s bright position in the port and maritime sector of West and Central Africa.
He said: “One of the things that position us strategically in the sub region is our ability to train technical people. From Nigeria straight down to Mauritania it has positioned us strategically as we play that pivotal role and what we want to do is when people come and we train them we want them to have that International recognition.”