What state authority oversees the administration, operation, and maintenance of the seaports of Tema and Takoradi?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)
- Step 1: GPHA was established under PNDC Law 160 in 1986 to operate Ghana's seaports. Step 2. It manages container terminals, bulk jetties, and fishing harbors at Tema and Takoradi. Answer: The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). Why not the others: Ghana Maritime Authority regulates maritime safety and seafaring standards; Ghana Shippers' Authority protects cargo owners' interests.
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