Vice President Urges GACL to Sustain Airport Investments and Improve Passenger Experience
The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to sustain investment in airport infrastructure and improve service delivery as it marks two decades of managing the country’s airport facilities.
She said continued investment, particularly at the Accra International Airport, was necessary to accommodate rising passenger numbers and strengthen Ghana’s position as a regional aviation and business hub.
The Vice President made the call at GACL’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Lecture and Awards Ceremony, held under the theme, “The Role of Airports in Economic Development.”
Professor Opoku-Agyemang said the company’s next phase of development should build on its 20-year record through improved infrastructure, operational efficiency and a better experience for passengers.
She emphasised that modern and well-developed airport facilities were essential to meeting the changing demands of the aviation industry and positioning Ghana to benefit from growing opportunities in regional and international travel.
The Vice President noted that strengthening the country’s aviation infrastructure would also support broader economic activities, particularly tourism, trade and investment.
The transport minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, highlighted the importance of human resource development in sustaining improvements within the aviation sector.
He said investments in modern airport facilities must be matched by a professional, dedicated and customer-oriented workforce capable of ensuring efficient operations and quality service delivery.
According to him, the people responsible for managing and operating airport facilities play a central role in determining the quality of passengers’ experiences.
Mr. Nikpe commended past and present leadership, management and staff of GACL for their contributions to the company’s development over the past 20 years.
He urged the company to maintain high operational standards and continue improving its services to ensure that Ghana’s airports contribute meaningfully to tourism, trade, investment and national economic growth.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
