President John Dramani Mahama told students and officials at the Russian University of Transport that Ghana Airways will be back in the air before he leaves office. He received an honorary doctorate at the ceremony, where he outlined a package of investments aimed at modernising the country’s transport sector.
Mahama highlighted the expansion of ports and airports, the reconstruction of major roads and the development of a new railway network. He added that new freight trains and an expanded railway system are already underway. “Even as I speak, we are working on revamping our cherished national airline. It is my hope that before I leave office we will have Ghana Airways back in the air,” he said.
The president stressed that efficient transport systems are a catalyst for national development, linking communities, boosting trade and opening economic opportunities. He called for closer collaboration between Ghanaian and Russian educational institutions in fields such as transport engineering, railway development, logistics, road safety and traffic management to build the specialised skills needed for modernisation.
Observers note that the airline revival is part of a broader push to strengthen Ghana’s infrastructure ahead of the 2026 elections. The government has already secured funding for airport upgrades and is negotiating with international partners for aircraft leasing.
