President Mahama unveils plans to transform Accra Airport into major aviation hub

President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of the Accra International Airport.

The project, which is aimed at expanding airport infrastructure and improving the passenger experience, will provide about 2,030 covered parking spaces, as well as commercial, entertainment and hospitality facilities.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Mahama said the government’s objective goes beyond attracting more passengers to Ghana.

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“We want to make Ghana a preferred destination point, a convenient transit point and a competitive aviation hub in Africa,” he said.

He noted that passenger traffic at the airport had increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025, making it necessary to expand infrastructure to meet growing demand.

President Mahama also stressed the need for professionalism, discipline and courtesy across the aviation sector, saying these were essential to improving the overall experience of passengers arriving in and departing from Ghana.

He further disclosed that ongoing airport projects, including the new Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) control tower, refurbishment of Terminal 2, the transfer concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3, and the new parking and commercial complex, were being financed entirely from the balance sheets of the GCAA and Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).

According to him, the projects are being undertaken without direct government funding, demonstrating the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s aviation infrastructure and connectivity.

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