4th August 2022 9:47:53 AM
2 mins readPresident Akufo-Addo has entreated the Lands Commission and traditional authorities to put a stop to the encroachment of airport lands across the country.
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Speaking at the commission of the first phase of the Sunyani Airport project on August 3, 2022, the President stated that the phenomenon poses a threat to future expansion works at the various airports.
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He said “there is a wild spread of encroachment on airport lands. This phenomenon threatens the future expansion of airports in the country. It has to be stopped."
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To curb the menace, President Akufo-Addo said "the operators and regulators of our airport as well as the Lands Commission and Nananom need to sit up to ensure that the lands belonging to the airports are managed properly and protected and not only for future expansion but also safeguarding lives and properties.â€
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President Akufo-Addo commissions first phase of Sunyani Airport project[/caption]
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Encroachment of state lands continues to rid the country of development. The pieces of land are occupied by individuals and institutions, making it difficult for state projects to take place.
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But government is working to ensure it retrieves all lands belonging to the state.
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According to President Akufo-Addo processes to begin phase two of the Sunyani Airport project will soon be finalised.
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Rehabilitation works of the Sunyani Airport began in February 2019, following a shutdown in March 2016 due to defects on the runway.
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It came at a cost of of GH¢52.2 million, which was jointly funded by the government and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
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DAA Construction Limited constructed the wall, while Resources Access Limited was in charge of the runway.
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Currently, the runway has been extended from 1,280 meters to 1,400 meters.
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Speaking at the commission, Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, assured of government's commitment to invest in the aviation industry, in order to make Ghana an aviation hub in West Africa.
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President Akufo-Addo interacts with traditional authorities during the commissioning of the first phase of Sunyani Airport project[/caption]
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On his part, President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs who is also the Omanhene of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, commended the government for the facelift.
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Osagyefo Agyemang Badu II encouraged resident of the Bono Region to patronize the services of the newly refurbished airport.
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Meanwhile, government has disclosed that there are feasibility studies ongoing to develop airports in the Central Region.
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