The management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has disclosed that the renovation of Terminal 2 of the Accra International Airport is expected to be completed by December 2026.

Renovation works started earlier this year, with the government and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) confirming the project as part of a $15 million upgrade to reduce congestion at Terminal 3.

Speaking during an oversight visit by Parliament’s Roads and Transportation Committee, the GACL Managing Director, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, assured that the project would be ready by December.

“By December 2026, we will finish the whole work on Terminal 2, and His Excellency the President will come and commission it,” she said.

The renovation forms part of efforts by GACL to expand passenger-handling capacity at the airport and improve the overall travel experience by enabling Terminal 2 to serve both domestic and international passengers.

In April this year, the Presidency announced that construction works would soon begin at the Accra International Airport, as President Mahama cut the sword for the construction of an interconnecting concourse linking Terminal 2 (arrival) and Terminal 3 (departure).

The project is set to reduce congestion and boost Ghana’s ambition of becoming a leading aviation hub in West Africa.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, President Mahama stressed that the project goes beyond a mere ceremony, describing it as a critical investment aimed “at improving operational efficiency, enhancing passenger experience, and supporting Ghana’s long-term economic growth.”

He mentioned that passenger traffic had surged sharply over the past three years, rising by 700,000 between 2022 and 2025, representing a 39% increase from 1.8 million passengers in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025.

According to him, this is evidence of Ghana’s expanding global connectivity and attractiveness as a destination, highlighting the need for expansion to safeguard efficiency and maintain service standards.

President Mahama also announced government plans to revive the country’s defunct airline, with the National Airline Taskforce assigned to present a roadmap by the end of the week.

“This week, I’m meeting the task force I set up to work towards the re-establishment of our national airline. I’m looking forward to receiving their presentation outlining the concrete roadmap for Ghana’s flag to fly proudly across Africa and in the global aviation space once again,” he said.

He emphasised that the re-establishment of the airline would go a long way to help address the growing unemployment challenge the country is currently battling.

“Reviving a national airline will not only rekindle national pride but also create employment opportunities for pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and other aviation professionals,” he said.

The sod-cutting ceremony came a few weeks after the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced the government’s plans for the project.