Accra, March 11, – Government has pledged to ensure that the contractor responsible for the expansion and remodelling of Terminal Two at the Kotoka International Airport completes the project within the stipulated timeline.
Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Minister of Transport, said the contractor, Amandi, would be required to strictly adhere to the contractual deadline of July 2026 to enable the facility to begin operations as planned.
He gave the assurance on Wednesday when he visited the airport to assess the progress of work on the ongoing renovation of Terminal Two. The inspection was undertaken with officials of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and representatives of some airline operators.
Mr Nikpe noted that the project formed part of Government’s strategy to upgrade aviation infrastructure and strengthen Ghana’s status as a key aviation hub in the sub-region.
He explained that the renovated Terminal Two would operate as a dual-purpose facility, handling both domestic and international flights, thereby easing congestion at other terminals and improving passenger experience.
The Minister said provisions had also been made within the project layout for the construction of a connecting concourse and passenger bridges to link Terminal Two to Terminal Three.
The planned connection, he explained, would allow passengers making transit journeys to move between terminals without exiting the airport.
“No passenger should have to leave the terminal and re-enter the airport just to connect to another flight. The connecting concourse and bridges will make movement within the airport seamless,” he said.
Mr Nikpe added that Government had engaged airline operators in the process and invited them to inspect the facility so they could provide technical input on improvements needed to meet operational requirements.
He indicated that some airlines would be relocated to Terminal Two after the renovation works were completed to optimise space utilisation within the airport.
The Minister said the aviation sector remained a critical component of Ghana’s economic development agenda, particularly in enhancing international connectivity and supporting trade and tourism.
Addressing concerns regarding aviation-related taxes, Mr Nikpe explained that proceeds from the Airport Development Levy were intended to finance improvements to airport infrastructure.
He pointed out that certain facilities at the airport, including the sewage system, had not undergone major rehabilitation for more than 20 years, making upgrades necessary.
“We must mobilise the resources required and ensure they are used responsibly to improve airport infrastructure and service delivery,” he said.
Mr Nikpe also emphasised the importance of regulatory compliance within the aviation sector, warning that companies operating under the Ghana Airports Company Limited must meet licensing and contractual obligations or risk having their agreements terminated.
Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Managing Director of GACL, said the renovation of Terminal Two would improve passenger comfort and increase traffic through the airport.
She said modern and efficient facilities would strengthen travellers’ confidence in using Ghana’s main international gateway.
Mrs Opare added that the upgrade would address longstanding structural issues, including leakages and other infrastructure defects that had affected the terminal over the years.
She expressed optimism that the completed project would contribute significantly to Ghana’s ambition of becoming a major aviation hub in West Africa.
GHBUSS
11 March 2026
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