Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says Ghana is seeking partners to launch a national airline due to economic constraints. He also assures transport fares will remain unchanged for now.
Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has revealed that the government is actively searching for strategic partnerships to establish a national airline.
Speaking to staff of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Nikpe acknowledged that Ghana’s current economic situation makes it difficult to undertake such a major project independently.
“You are aware that we inherited an economy that is challenged, and for now, we cannot establish a national airline,” he stated.
“So we are looking for a partnership. You know, when it comes to partnership, it will take time. We have to know who they are to partner with you to bring in a national carrier that will fly for a very long time.”
The minister also disclosed that a shortlist of potential partners will soon be announced as part of ongoing efforts to revive Ghana’s national carrier.
Ghana has been without a functioning national airline since the collapse of Ghana International Airlines in 2010, following the earlier shutdown of Ghana Airways in 2004. A fresh effort was made in September 2022 when Ashanti Airlines was selected to partner with the government, reigniting hopes for a rebranded “Ghana Airlines.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Nikpe also addressed the growing public calls for a reduction in transport fares following recent drops in fuel prices. He assured commuters that prices will remain stable for now.
“I am in constant touch with the unions and transport operators. We have a formula in which we use to either increase or reduce prices, and we have not gotten there yet,” he explained.
“We are in good touch. We are working together, and Ghanaians should be rest assured that prices will be kept for some time before any of the adjustments will be made.
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