President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that efforts are underway to revive Ghana’s national airline, expressing hope that the country will have its own airline operating again before the end of his administration.
He said the initiative forms part of the government’s broader agenda to modernise Ghana’s transport sector and improve connectivity to support economic growth.
President Mahama disclosed this during a ceremony at the Russian University of Transport, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.
Addressing the gathering, he outlined several infrastructure projects being undertaken by the government, including the expansion of airports and seaports, the rehabilitation of major roads and the development of the country’s railway network.
He indicated that the government was also investing in new freight trains and expanding rail infrastructure to improve the movement of goods and passengers.
“New freight trains and the expansion of our railway network are also ongoing. And even as I speak, we are working on revamping our cherished national airline. It is my hope that before I leave office we will have Ghana Airways back in the air,” he stated.
The President stressed that a reliable and efficient transport system was essential to national development, particularly in facilitating trade, connecting communities and creating economic opportunities.
According to him, investments in transport infrastructure would help strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness and support economic activities across the country.
Beyond infrastructure development, President Mahama called for stronger academic cooperation between Ghanaian and Russian institutions to build the technical expertise required to transform the transport industry.
He identified transport engineering, railway development, logistics, road safety and traffic management as key areas where educational institutions from both countries could collaborate.
The President explained that such partnerships would help equip Ghanaian professionals with specialised knowledge and skills to support the modernisation of the country’s transport systems.
He maintained that developing human capacity alongside infrastructure investment was critical to building an efficient and sustainable transport sector.
President Mahama expressed confidence that the ongoing interventions would contribute to improving transportation services and strengthening Ghana’s economic development.
