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John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure development agenda, including plans to establish a new national airline, as part of efforts to attract investment at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London.
Delivering the keynote address on Monday, June 1, President Mahama emphasized that infrastructure development remains a central component of his administration’s economic transformation strategy.
He explained that Ghana is pursuing large-scale investments under the government’s US$10 billion Big Push Infrastructure Programme, which is designed to accelerate development across transport, housing, ports, aviation, and other critical sectors.
“Through our US$10 billion Big Push Infrastructure Programme, we are accelerating investments in roads, railways, ports, housing, transport corridors, and aviation infrastructure,” the President stated.
As part of the initiative, Mr Mahama disclosed that the government is modernising key transportation corridors, including the Eastern Corridor, Western Corridor, and the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and support economic growth.
He also announced plans to expand airport infrastructure nationwide and establish a new national airline to improve air connectivity and strengthen Ghana’s links with major international markets.
“We are expanding airport infrastructure and pursuing the establishment of a new national airline to improve connectivity and facilitate trade, tourism, and exports between Ghana and major international markets, including the United Kingdom,” he said.
According to the President, these aviation and transport projects are part of a broader strategy to position Ghana as a leading regional hub for trade, investment, and logistics.
He further revealed that the government is undertaking significant upgrades to the country’s port infrastructure and logistics systems to accommodate increasing trade volumes and improve efficiency.
“We are also modernising our ports and logistics systems to strengthen Ghana’s position as the preferred trade and investment gateway to West Africa,” he added.
President Mahama noted that enhanced infrastructure would unlock new opportunities across multiple sectors of the economy, boost competitiveness, and support the government’s industrialisation drive.
His remarks come at a time when Ghana is seeking to attract greater foreign direct investment and establish itself as a strategic gateway for businesses targeting both the West African market and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The summit brought together policymakers, institutional investors, and business leaders from Ghana and the United Kingdom to discuss opportunities for stronger economic cooperation and expanded investment partnerships.
Source:Omanghana.com
