Official Commissioning – Nana Agyeman Prempeh I International Airport
President Akufo-Addo will on Friday, 10th May, 2024, join HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to commission one of Asanteman’s greatest legacies, the Nana Agyeman Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi.
Preparations are in full swing for the commissioning of Kumasi Airport, which is poised to be renamed Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport on May 10, 2024.
The event, to be graced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo and esteemed dignitaries including Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, and Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company Limited Yvonne Nana Afiriyie Opare, promises to mark a significant milestone in Ghana’s aviation sector.
Scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2024, the commissioning signals the commencement of full operations at Kumasi Airport by June of this year. Under the management of the Ghana Airport Company Limited, the facility is currently undergoing essential equipment testing to ensure seamless domestic and international flight operations.
Boasting a capacity to serve over 800,000 passengers annually, with a focus on travelers from the northern and middle belt regions, the airport is primed to address the growing demand for air travel. Plans for runway expansion and the demolition of outdated infrastructure underscore the commitment to modernize and optimize airport facilities.
Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, following a recent inspection of the project, expressed satisfaction with the progress. However, concerns were raised regarding the long-term maintenance of the facility, emphasizing its pivotal role in driving
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