By: Evans Attah Akangla| ignewss—Ho, Ghana
The Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit (MMT), Cezar Kale, has said, the state-owned transport company has regained stability and is steadily rebuilding its operational strength after inheriting significant financial and operational difficulties from the previous administration.
Speaking to journalists after delivering a presentation at the 2026 Ministry of Transport Sector Strategic Review Retreat in Ho, Mr. Kale said the new management team assumed office at a time when the company faced severe challenges, including a depleted operational fleet, deteriorating infrastructure, and low staff morale.
According to him, management’s immediate focus was to stabilize the organization and establish a strong foundation for sustainable growth and improved service delivery.
“We inherited a company that was struggling operationally and financially. Our first priority was to restore confidence, improve efficiency, and put Metro Mass Transit back on a path of recovery,” he said.
Mr. Kale disclosed that one of the first measures undertaken by the new management and board was to curb revenue leakages that were draining company resources. He alleged that some staff members had been diverting company funds, prompting management to implement stricter financial controls.
The company also moved swiftly to address staff welfare concerns, including low remuneration, poor working conditions, and shortages of critical spare parts and operational consumables that had hampered daily activities.
In addition, management tackled longstanding maintenance challenges that had left a significant number of buses grounded. Resources were provided to technical teams to undertake extensive repairs and restore vehicles to service.
The Managing Director further revealed that Metro Mass Transit had inherited substantial statutory and financial obligations, including unpaid Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions for retired employees and outstanding Tier 2 pension deductions owed to fund managers such as GLICO and Enterprise Ghana.
He noted that the company has since worked to clear several of these obligations, while also settling key operational debts, including tax liabilities owed to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and fuel supply arrears owed to GOIL.
“These were some of the major issues suffocating the company before we assumed office,” Mr. Kale stated.
According to him, the board and management introduced targeted reforms and strategic interventions to address the challenges, resulting in significant improvements across the organization.
“The results are becoming evident. Metro Mass Transit has moved from a weakened state and can finally breathe again,” he said.
Mr. Kale added that the company is gradually regaining its strength and operational capacity, positioning it to better serve the transportation needs of Ghanaians.
“That was the situation we inherited when we came. Today, the company is in a much stronger position, and we remain committed to building a more efficient and reliable public transport service for the country,” he said.
SOURCE: www.ignewss.com