The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says the government will ensure that the contractor handling the expansion and remodelling of Terminal Two at Accra International Airport meets the July completion deadline.
Mr Nikpe gave the assurance on Wednesday during a working visit to inspect progress on the project. He was accompanied by officials from the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and representatives of airline operators.
The minister commended the contractor, Amandi, for the progress made so far but stressed that the government would ensure the project is completed within the agreed timelines.
“We are going to hold the contractor to the contract timelines so that by the end of July, this facility should be ready for the dual purpose that we intend to use it for,” he said.
According to Mr Nikpe, the project forms part of the government’s broader plan to modernise aviation infrastructure and strengthen Ghana’s position as a major aviation hub in West Africa.
He explained that once completed, Terminal Two will serve both domestic and international flights, helping to increase passenger capacity and improve services at the airport.
The minister also revealed that the government has reserved space within the project area for the construction of a connecting concourse and passenger bridges linking Terminal Two and Terminal Three.
He said the planned connection would allow passengers making transit journeys to move easily between terminals without exiting the airport.
“No passenger will be brought here and have to go outside the airport again before connecting to another flight,” he said.
Mr Nikpe added that some airline operators will be relocated to Terminal Two once the renovation works are completed.
He noted that the government is working closely with airlines during the development process and has invited them to inspect the facility and provide feedback on areas that may require improvement.
Touching on airport financing, the minister said the Airport Development Levy will help fund infrastructure upgrades at the airport.
He explained that several facilities, including the airport’s sewage system, have not undergone major renovation for more than 20 years and require urgent attention.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, said the upgrade will significantly improve passenger experience and increase traffic through the airport.
She noted that the project will address long-standing structural issues, including leakages and other infrastructure challenges affecting the terminal.
Mrs Opare expressed confidence that the modernised facility will strengthen Ghana’s ambition to become a leading aviation hub in the sub-region.
