Leverage innovation to drive revenue - Deputy transport minister urges GACL

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has suggested to management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to employ innovative strategies and fully utilise the vast airport lands and facilities to generate additional revenue.

“I am here to encourage you to be more innovative and look beyond just aircraft operations and fully utilise our airport land and facilities for commercial purposes,” she said.

She said utilising the available space for commercial ventures would not only increase revenue but also create jobs and support the government’s 24-hour economy and reset agenda.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, she met the management on Thursday February 12, 2026, during an official tour of GACL and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as part of her familiarisation visits to agencies under the Ministry.

The visit was to get insight into their operations, appreciate the work being done, and learn about the challenges confronting them to help improve performance.

The deputy minister reaffirmed the government’s vision to position Ghana as an aviation hub in the West African sub-region, with Kotoka International Airport (KIA) as the destination of choice for travellers.

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She appealed to the agencies of the Ministry for their continued support in the expansion and improvement of airport infrastructure nationwide to facilitate trade, tourism, and the efficient movement of people and goods.

Affo-Toffey inspected ongoing expansion works at Terminal Two, runway expansion and overlay, and the construction of an ultra-modern head office complex.

The Terminal Two project, expected to be completed by mid-year 2027, will operate both domestic and some international flights to ease congestion at Terminal Three.

The facility is anticipated to feature two levels with shops, restaurants, lift access, and a connection to the departure hall to enhance passenger experience.

The runway expansion and overlay, which commenced in July 2025, is expected to be completed in July 2027.

Affo-Toffey commended Amandi Construction Limited, the contractor handling the projects, for its diligence and the progress of work so far.

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