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Lucas helps to train the trainers in Ghana

[ February 20, 2026   //   ]

GXO Logistics inbound lead Lucas O’Brien is on a six-month secondment to Accra, Ghana, as a project officer with international development organisation Transaid. He is helping to support the nationwide rollout of a new driver training standard alongside establishing of a training centre for trainers of Heavy Goods Vehicle drivers.

He said: “The opportunity came about as I was completing my Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship and began looking for a new challenge at GXO. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to push myself out of my comfort zone.

“My goal is to have made a notable change by the end of my time in Ghana, and with the support of the Transaid team, I am confident that is going to be the case. I’m grateful to be involved with such an interesting project that I know is going to save lives.”

GXO has sent a number of its colleagues on international secondments, giving them the chance to use their skills and expertise to tackle new challenges and deliver valuable work for Transaid.

Transaid launched its driver training initiative in Ghana in 2021and, together with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has reached nearly 5,000 drivers. This critical programme is currently in its second phase, supported by funding from the Puma Energy Foundation.

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