On Monday, November 9, 2026, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) marked its 20th anniversary with a lecture and honours programme at the Accra Marriott Hotel. The event gathered government officials, aviation industry stakeholders and dignitaries to review the company’s achievements and outline its future role in Ghana’s economic development.
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang highlighted the aviation sector’s strategic importance to the government’s broader economic ambitions. “Government’s ambition is to build a productive economy that strengthens Ghana’s position as the centre of trade and investment in Africa and beyond,” she said. She noted that international passenger traffic at Accra International Airport rose from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025.
Board Chairman of GACL and Majority Leader of Parliament, James Agalga, praised the company’s awards and recognitions as proof of its management’s dedication. He thanked President John Dramani Mahama’s government for the Airports Infrastructure Development Charge, describing it as a dedicated source of funding that would support airport projects and reduce financial constraints. “We now have a dedicated source of funding. So we are not going to encounter any financial challenges,” Agalga said.
Agagla also spoke about the government’s efforts to curb narcotics trafficking through Ghana’s airports, saying, “A lot is happening to ensure that Ghana becomes an unsafe destination for the narco trade.”
Managing Director Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare outlined her vision for the next two decades, calling for a strong national airline, significant investments in airport technology and the development of additional international airport facilities beyond Accra. She identified seamless air travel across Africa as her most urgent priority for the industry within the next five years, stressing the need for improved connectivity and easier movement between African countries.
The anniversary theme, “A Legacy of Resilience: Developing Further, Serving Better,” reflected GACL’s two decades of involvement in managing and developing Ghana’s airport infrastructure. Since its incorporation in January 2006 and operations beginning in 2007, GACL has overseen expansions at Kotoka International Airport and upgrades to regional airports.
Looking ahead, GACL plans to continue expanding airport infrastructure, modernising technology, and enhancing connectivity to position Ghana as a leading aviation hub in Africa. The company’s leadership remains optimistic that the country’s airports will soon be among the most beautiful and efficient in the region.
