Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has joined the board, management and staff of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to mark the company’s 20th anniversary, recognising its contribution to connecting Ghana to the world and supporting national development.
The anniversary celebration highlighted GACL’s role in facilitating trade, tourism and investment through the provision and management of airport infrastructure and services.
In her remarks, the Vice President acknowledged the company’s ongoing efforts to improve airport infrastructure and passenger experience, including plans to reconfigure Terminal 2, enhance connectivity between terminals and undertake runway works to accommodate increasing passenger traffic.
She also welcomed GACL’s efforts to diversify its revenue sources and the announcement of the company’s first dividend payment to the Government.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to developing new regional airports, upgrading existing facilities and positioning Ghana as a major aviation and economic hub.
She noted that Ghana’s role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat makes improved air connectivity particularly important for facilitating trade, attracting investment and expanding access to regional and international markets.
The Vice President further stressed the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism among airport personnel, noting that airports often provide visitors with their first experience of Ghanaian hospitality.
She said operational efficiency, proper maintenance and sustainability must remain priorities, alongside efforts to develop local expertise and create opportunities for young people and women in the aviation industry.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang congratulated the GACL board, past and present management, staff and other stakeholders on the company’s 20-year milestone.
As the company enters its next phase, she encouraged its leadership and workforce to build on the achievements made and continue strengthening Ghana’s aviation sector.
