Ghana's OkadaMoto App: Empowering Youth, Transforming Transport

Ghana Launches OkadaMoto App to Empower Youth and Formalize Transport Sector Ghana's Deputy CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Jacob Adongo Atule, recently launched the OkadaMoto app, aiming to transform the country's motorcycle transport sector. The app's launch signifies a crucial step in providing structured employment and digital empowerment for Ghanaian youth. According to Atule, "This app represents more than just a new player; it's a symbol of what happens when Ghanaian youth are empowered, trained, and given the tools to dream and deliver." The initiative trains over 500 riders in road safety, customer service, and digital literacy, promoting professionalism and restoring dignity to a previously stigmatized sector. The app launch comes at a critical time, aligning with national policy dialogues and political party manifestos that recognize the vital role of motorcycle transport in Ghana's urban and peri-urban mobility. The OkadaMoto app is a significant step toward formalizing and regulating the sector, ensuring maturity and responsibility within the industry.