National Road Safety Commission

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION: OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVE
The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) of Ghana was established by an Act of Parliament (NRSC Act 567 of 1999). The Act mandates the NRSC to play the lead role in championing, promoting and coordinating Road Safety activities in Ghana.

Main Objective of the National Road Safety Commission
The main objective is to plan, develop and promote road safety and to coordinate policies related to road safety.

NRSC's Broad Functions to:

Undertake nation-wide planning and development of road safety eduction
Co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate road safety activities, programmes and strategies.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive database on road traffic accident and publish reports related to road safety
Set standards for road safety equipment and ensure compliance

NATIONAL VISION

To make Ghana's road transport system the safest in Africa.

NRSC VISION
To be a reputable organisation with a highly motivated staff committed to reducing the fatality rate per 10,000 vehicles to a single digit.

MISSION
To promote best raod safety practives for all categories of road users.

STRUCTURE
The organisational chart shows the various levels of leadership functions at the Lead Agency to promote and sustain road safety programmes in Ghana over the period. The lead agency, the National Road Safety Commission draws from the Ministry of Transportation, policy direction and institutional support for Road Safety Programmes and activities.