James Agalga chairs new GACL Board; pledges support for aviation hub vision

The newly inaugurated Board of Directors of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has been formally introduced to staff at a brief ceremony held at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.

The event followed an earlier closed-door interaction between the Board and Heads of Department, as well as representatives from GACL’s staff unions.

Welcoming the new Board, Managing Director Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare highlighted several strategic achievements made by the company in recent months.

These include the ongoing repurposing of Terminal 2 to support both international and domestic flights, and the resurfacing of the 30-year-old main runway at Kotoka International Airport – projects she described as key to operational efficiency and service delivery.

Mrs. Opare attributed the company’s progress to a “collective effort” between staff and management, and reaffirmed her commitment to working collaboratively with the Board to deliver on the government’s vision of positioning Ghana as a leading aviation hub in the West African sub-region.

Board Chairman, Hon. James Agalga, MP for Builsa North, expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and praised staff for their resilience and performance, particularly during the post-pandemic recovery period.

He emphasised that the new Board would work in close coordination with management to advance the President’s aviation agenda, which prioritises infrastructure expansion, operational excellence and regional competitiveness.

“The strategic importance of Ghana’s aviation sector cannot be overstated,” Hon. Agalga said.

“With the right leadership, policy alignment, and stakeholder commitment, GACL can become a cornerstone of West Africa’s connectivity and trade facilitation.”

The Board Chair commended the company’s return to profitability despite global headwinds and urged staff to remain united and focused on delivering long-term value.

Other members of the Board include: Hon. Attah Issah – MP, Sagnarigu Constituency, Hon. William Ntebe Ayo – MP, Tatale-Sanguli Constituency, Mr. Mark William Attipoe – Representative, Ministry of Transport, Mr. Kwabena Amponsah Dapaah – Fellow, Ghana Institution of Surveyors.

The rest are Ms. Diana Amakie Ashong – Business Executive, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare – Managing Director, GACL, Air Commodore Elvis King Arneson – Representative, Ghana Air Force and Mr. Joseph Enimil-Armah

The strengthened governance structure at GACL is expected to play a critical role in accelerating strategic initiatives, enhancing operational resilience and attracting private sector partnerships.