The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has called upon the management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to implement innovative strategies and make full use of the extensive airport lands and facilities to generate additional revenue.
She provided this guidance on Thursday during an official visit to GACL and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as part of her familiarization tour of agencies under the Ministry.
She emphasized that utilizing the available space for commercial activities would not only boost revenue but also create employment opportunities and support the Government’s 24-hour economy and resetting agenda.
“I am here to motivate you to be more innovative and to look beyond mere aircraft operations, fully utilizing our airport land and facilities for commercial endeavors,” she stated.
The purpose of the visit was to gain insight into their operations, recognize the efforts being made, and understand the challenges they face to enhance performance.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed the Government’s vision to establish Ghana as an aviation hub in the West African sub-region, with Kotoka International Airport (KIA) being the preferred destination for travelers.
She assured the agencies of the Ministry’s ongoing support for the expansion and enhancement of airport infrastructure across the nation to facilitate trade, tourism, and the efficient movement of people and goods.
During the tour, Madam Affo-Toffey examined the ongoing expansion projects at Terminal Two, the runway expansion and overlay, as well as the construction of a state-of-the-art head office complex.
The Terminal Two project, which is anticipated to be completed by mid-2027, will accommodate both domestic and certain international flights to alleviate congestion at Terminal Three.
Upon completion, the facility will include two levels with shops, restaurants, lift access, and a connection to the departure hall to improve the passenger experience.
The runway expansion and overlay, which began in July 2025, is projected to be finished by July 2027.
Madam Affo-Toffey praised Amandi Construction Limited, the contractor responsible for the projects, for its hard work and the progress made thus far.
She mentioned that she would conduct regular follow-up visits to ensure adherence to the timelines.
The Ministry, she stated, prioritized solar energy and indicated that future airport infrastructure projects would incorporate renewable energy solutions.
She expressed gratitude to the management and staff for their warm welcome and conveyed her hope of returning soon to observe the completion of the ongoing projects.
Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, the Managing Director of GACL, noted that the Company was separated from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority in 2007 with the responsibility to manage and operate six airports throughout the country.
The Company, which is entirely owned by the Government of Ghana, has expanded from approximately 400 employees to around 1,600 employees nationwide, with over 1,000 located in Accra.
Mrs. Opare remarked that the new head office complex was essential as the Company had outgrown its current office space nearly two decades after its inception.
She expressed confidence that the completion of various projects, including the redevelopment of Terminal Two, would greatly improve passenger experience and operational efficiency at the airport.
