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Ghana Airports Company Limited

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is an urban development centered around Kotoka International Airport. The development is promoted by Ghana Airports Company Limited on the principle that airports have ceased to be mere terminals, but rather economic growth outlets to promote trade and generate employment.
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In over two years, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) accrued a total revenue exceeding $ 6.4 million which represent 6.8% from the operations conducted by Frontiers Healthcare Services at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for COVID-19 testing.
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The GACL clarified that travelers who did not pay for the COVID-19 test would be handed to state security officials. They made this statement after it was alleged that some people were treated badly in a video that was circulating on social media.
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Act 2004, which was renewed on April 12, 2007, and was licensed for continuous term of 7 years. The company started business on January 1, 2007.
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is a state-owned company with responsibility for developing, maintaining, planning, and managing airports in Ghana.
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Provide safety and security for aircraft, passengers, and cargo in accordance with best international practices.
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It was claimed that about US$ 350 million was spent on the building of Terminal 3 and other projects at
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Coordinate operations of agencies that provide support services at the airport to enhance overall efficiency.
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in March 2016; it was completed in June 2018 and was opened to the public after 3 months.
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embarked on a demonstration to show their disapproval of privatization of the company.
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Provide rescue and firefighting equipment and services at the airports.
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It was registered in 2006 and presently manages airports such as
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Develop, manage, and maintain airports and airstrips in Ghana.
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Facilitate aircraft, passenger, cargo, and mail movements.
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and also managed the airports after the amendment of the
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SIGA : State Interests and Governance Authority
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State-owned entity
Accra
Ghana
Official website
Kotoka International Airport
Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport
Tamale International Airport
Wa Airport
Sunyani Airport
Ho Airport
Ghana
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
GCAA
GCAA
KIA
KIA
Ho
Volta Region
Airport City Accra
Government of Ghana
COVID-19
"Management – GACL"
"Air Ghana"


"Ghana Airports Company Limited"
"Ghana Airports Company & AVIANCE In Tug Of War"
"Who We Are – GACL"
"Terminal 3, Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana"

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