Africa-Press – Ghana. Steps are being taken to develop a modern airport in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has disclosed.
The airport would accommodate jet crafts, serving as a key gateway to the Upper East Region and boosting important sectors including trade, tourism and mining.
“Currently, studies and site assessments are underway to support the implementation of this project,” Mr. Nikpe said.
The development of the proposed airport follows directives from President John Dramani Mahama’s directives.
Mr. Nikpe made the disclosure at the Government Accountability Series press conference held at the Presidency in Accra.
The Minister said also that plans were underway for the establishment of Aviation Training Academy at Ho Airport to revive the Ho Airport through a public-private partnership and transform it into a hub for aviation training and aircraft maintenance.
A 10-acre site within the airport has been allocated for this development.
The Minister said the first phase involves establishing a pilot training academy which would offer internationally certified programs for aspiring pilots in the West Africa sub-region.
The second phase would develop a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility to support the maintenance of domestic and regional aircraft.
This initiative, Mr. Nikpe said, aligns with the Government’s broader plan to leverage regional airports and diversify Ghana’s aviation sector.
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