Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has officially commissioned the Tamale International Airport Phase II Project, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s aviation sector development. The project, facilitated through the UK-Ghana Business Council (UKGBC), is aimed at expanding the aviation industry’s reach and positioning Ghana as a hub for aviation in the West African sub-region.

The project includes the completion of an ultra-modern terminal building, a multi-purpose terminal, a 5 km single carriageway access road, a 330-capacity car park, and other ancillary facilities. The new terminal is expected to enhance economic trading activities, support regional flights to and from neighboring West African countries and the Sahel region, and serve as an alternative to the Kotoka International Airport.

The cost of the Phase II Project is $70 million, significantly lower than the $110 million incurred during Phase I. The Vice President emphasized that the expansion would boost agriculture, enhance tourism, and attract passengers from neighboring countries. The completion of the project is expected to encourage investment in areas such as cargo facilities, aviation training organizations, and agro-based industries.

Additionally, Bawumia highlighted the potential for the Tamale International Airport to become a Hajj hub, streamlining travel for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. However, he expressed concerns about encroachment on airport lands and called for the protection of airport areas for both future expansion and safety reasons.

The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, encouraged airline operators to capitalize on Ghana’s growing aviation offerings, promising an exceptional travel experience for passengers.

Source : GNA

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