President John Mahama is set to receive a long-awaited blueprint on the re-establishment of Ghana’s national airline, signalling a renewed push to reposition the country as a competitive aviation hub in Africa.

The President disclosed that he will meet a task force he constituted to develop a roadmap for reviving a national carrier, with expectations that the recommendations will guide immediate policy action.

“This week, I’m meeting the task force… I’m looking forward to receiving their presentation outlining a concrete roadmap for Ghana’s flag to fly proudly across Africa and in the global aviation space once again,” he stated.

The announcement came during a sod-cutting ceremony for a new concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3 at the Kotoka International Airport on April 27 — a project government says is critical to easing congestion and expanding passenger capacity.

The concourse forms part of a broader aviation infrastructure upgrade, with Terminal 2 being repositioned to handle both international departures and domestic flights. The move is expected to decongest Terminal 3 during peak periods while adding five new boarding gates.

President Mahama, who inspected ongoing works at the facility, expressed satisfaction with the pace of development, noting that the project could significantly enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.

In a parallel development, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, announced the arrival of seven advanced scanners to boost airport security and streamline passenger processing. The new technology eliminates the need for travellers to remove electronic devices such as laptops during screening, while enhancing threat detection capabilities.

The President also revealed that the airport’s VIP section is undergoing a $2 million rehabilitation, alongside a privately funded refurbishment of the VVIP lounge at no cost to the state.

Looking ahead, government outlined plans for a major expansion at Terminal 3, including a seven-storey, 2,000-capacity car park, retail and dining spaces, a sky-view lounge, and a dual-concept airport hotel targeting both budget and luxury travellers.

President Mahama expressed optimism that the ongoing transformation of Terminal 2 would attract reluctant airlines, positioning the facility as a viable alternative hub within the airport enclave.

The convergence of infrastructure expansion and policy direction on a national airline signals a broader strategy to elevate Ghana’s status in regional and global aviation.