The Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has outlined a long-term vision for Ghana’s aviation sector, calling for seamless air travel across Africa, a stronger national airline and the development of an international airport beyond Accra.
She identified improved connectivity across the continent as her most urgent priority for the industry within the next five years, arguing that easier movement between African countries would be critical to strengthening regional aviation and supporting economic integration.
Mrs Opare made the remarks during a panel discussion at GACL’s 20th anniversary lecture and honours programme at the Accra Marriott Hotel on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The event, held under the theme, “A Legacy of Resilience: Developing Further, Serving Better,” brought together government officials and aviation industry stakeholders to reflect on the company’s achievements and discuss the future of the sector.
Looking ahead to the next 20 years, the GACL Managing Director called for the establishment of a national airline with a strong and robust fleet to improve Ghana’s presence in the international aviation market.
“We should have a national airline that has a strong and robust fleet,” she stated.
She also expressed the need for Ghana to develop an international airport outside Accra to ease congestion at existing facilities, expand the country’s aviation capacity and support the growth of air transport.
Mrs Opare further projected a technologically advanced aviation sector, with improved systems and infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
Her vision comes against the backdrop of growing passenger traffic at Accra International Airport, where international passenger numbers increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025.
GACL, which was incorporated in January 2006 and commenced operations on January 1, 2007, is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of airports and airstrips across the country.
