Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George says government intends to reduce the registration fee for postal and courier service operators by 50 percent.
According to him, the decision follows a comprehensive review of the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) and consultations with key stakeholders in the industry.
Speaking during a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on November 3, he said enforcement of the registration of such services will begin next year.
“A few months ago the commission decided to start rapid enforcement of registration.”
He however explained that he intervened to ensure wider engagement before enforcement began.
“I had cause to speak to the commission to halt the process because we thought that there was true need for further stakeholder engagement.”
Mr. George stressed that government remains committed to enforcing the law but will do so fairly.
“Let us be clear, we will instill enforcement of the laws for courier service,” he said.
Citing public complaints, he said regulation is necessary because some delivery companies and riders fail to provide proper service.
“People order things and courier company and riders do not deliver them in the manner in which they ought to,” he said.
“We’ve had instances where people order food for example, the food arrives and the meat on the food has been eaten.”
He explained that the ministry, together with the commission, had chosen to put a moratorium on enforcement.
A moratorium is a temporary suspension or delay of an activity or in this case, enforcement, which is granted to allow more time for compliance or review.
“We spoke with the board and the executive secretary. We’ve put a moratorium till the end of the year for everyone to get themselves licensed, either as an independent operator or under a fleet management operation certification,” he said.
On the issue of fees, he noted,
“Instead of charging 1,070 Ghana cedis to register in one go, we’ve decided we’re giving a 50% moratorium on that amount to allow proper uptake.”
He said the fees may appear small, but to many riders it can equal about 200 working days, as some earn as little as 50 cedis a day.
“We’re working to drop it in the fees and charges and that’s why we’ve put a moratorium on enforcement. We will expect that all of them do the needful and register,” he said.
“Enforcement will start on the first of April 2026, so we’re hoping to get the fees dropped. We want to enforce the law but we want to do it with a human face.”
