Our aviation sector has fully recovered – Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s aviation sector has successfully rebounded following the disruptions caused by the onset of COVID-19, President Akufo-Addo has suggested.

The president believes the rebound of the sector can be attributed to the increase in air passenger traffic for both domestic and international travel.

He stated this at the commissioning of the Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi on Friday, May 10, 2024.

“Ghana has experienced a considerable overall growth in air passenger traffic onboard domestic and international routes. At the end of 2023, international passenger traffic comprised 2,914,661 persons compared to the 2019 through port of 2,328,758 persons representing a 25% increase. Domestic passenger traffic on its part increased from 690,314 persons in 2019 to 775,662 persons at the end of 2023," he said.

“This data means that the aviation sector has recovered fully from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and is back on track for growth. My government will continue to pay the needed attention to enable the sector to compete fairly with our neighbouring countries in the West African region and beyond."

“It is therefore important that all stakeholders come onboard and play their respective roles towards making Ghana an aviation hub in the region.” President Akufo-Addo added.