Togo: Government roadmap clarified with strategic appointment in transport sector
President Faure Gnassingbé has made a targeted adjustment within his government, confirming his commitment to optimizing the implementation of public policies. By presidential decree, Komlan Lokou Kadjé has been appointed to lead the Ministry of Transport, Rural Accessibility, and Rural Roads; a portfolio crucial for territorial cohesion.
This appointment entrusts the new minister with a clear mission: to enhance mobility across the entire national territory and improve connectivity between urban areas and rural regions.
The priority task will be to accelerate the opening up of isolated communities, an essential condition for the equitable distribution of the fruits of growth.
The Transport Department represents a strategic lever for Togo’s economic and social development.
The modernization of transport infrastructure and the maintenance of rural roads are decisive factors in ensuring access to essential services and boosting local economies.
This appointment follows the logic of continuous reorganization within government action, aiming to equip each ministry with operational leadership aligned with national priorities.
 It responds to the expectations of the population regarding accessibility and improved travel conditions.
The mission entrusted to Komlan Lokou Kadjé is of vital importance for achieving balanced territorial development objectives.
His actions will be decisive in realizing the rural accessibility policy championed by the Head of State for an integrated and prosperous Togo.
Kodjovi Makafui
