The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has inaugurated a high-level task force to oversee the establishment and operationalisation of a new national airline, marking a key step in efforts to revitalise the country’s aviation sector and boost regional air connectivity.
The move, sanctioned by the Office of the President, aligns with ongoing strategic objectives to position Ghana as a competitive aviation hub in West Africa.
The task force, chaired by Charles Asare, former Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, is mandated to deliver a comprehensive operational framework and business model for the proposed carrier.
Other members include Twumasi Ankrah Selby (Vice Chairman), Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare (Managing Director, GACL), aviation industry experts Hugh Tamakloe, Benjamin Ahlijah, and Patricia Bonsu, as well as Rev. Stephen Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.
Former Deputy Minister of Transport Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Daniel Acquah, former Deputy Director-General (Technical) of the Civil Aviation Authority, and a representative from the Ministry of Transport also serve on the high-level task force.
According to the directive, the task force is expected to finalize the airline’s business strategy, oversee regulatory compliance and certification, and facilitate key operational arrangements such as fleet acquisition, staffing, and route planning.
It will also coordinate strategic partnerships and provide periodic updates to the Presidency through the Transport Ministry.
The government has emphasised the need for timely administrative support to ensure the task force executes its mandate efficiently.
Ghana’s renewed ambition to launch a national airline follows earlier and unsuccessful attempts and comes at a time when African governments are increasingly prioritising air connectivity to support economic integration and tourism growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
