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Upgraded Wa Airport a 'good omen' for indigenes - Chief

By Mutala Yakubu
Paramount Chief of Wa, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV
Paramount Chief of Wa, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV
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The Paramount Chief of Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV says he is excited about the commencement of the flights at the Wa Airport and believes this will boost tourism.

Commercial flight activities at the Wa Regional Airport in the Upper West Region began on October 15, 2019.

A short ceremony was held at the airport, a government delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Aviation, Yaw Afful, were all present at the function.

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Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV who chaired the event said: “It will also open up the region for more commercial activities including tourism. Furthermore, we anticipate our neighbours from Burkina Faso will patronize the service,”

The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih said the inauguration of commercial flight operations to the Wa Airport “will go a long way to expand and strengthen the existing relationship between our region and our neighbouring countries.”

“Aviation provides the only rapid worldwide transportation network, which makes it essential for global business. It generates economic growth, creates jobs and facilitates international trade and tourism. Tourism is an industry that relies heavily on aviation. By facilitating tourism, air transport helps generate economic growth and alleviates poverty,” he stated.

The Deputy Minister of Aviation, Yaw Afful noted that “the success of the commercial flight operations we are starting will depend also on our joint collaboration, support and cooperation from the chiefs of the Upper West Region.”

The Minister commended the airline for taking the bold step to begin operations to the area.

He entreated the travelling public to also show commitment to the airline by patronizing its services to make the Wa route commercially viable and attractive for others to join the trail begun by AWA.

Africa World Airlines is scheduled to fly to Wa three times a week from Accra (Kotoka International Airport) via Tamale.

The Wa Airport has been allocated the identifier code “WZA” by International Air Transport Association (IATA).