President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned Ghana’s newly upgraded Air Navigation and Security (ANS) Command Centre at the Kotoka International Airport, reaffirming his commitment to digitising air travel infrastructure across the country.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Monday, August 4, President Mahama described the upgraded infrastructure as a significant step toward enhancing Ghana’s aviation capabilities and securing its airspace. He emphasized that the future of global travel is digital, and Ghana must not be left behind.
“The introduction of the API and PNR systems provides a strong digital platform on which other critical services can be integrated,” Mahama said.
To that end, he directed the Ministers of Interior, Transport, and Foreign Affairs to collaborate and expand the system to support the long-anticipated rollout of Ghana’s e-Visa platform.
“That’s why I’m directing the Honorable Ministers responsible for Interior, Transport, and Foreign Affairs to collaborate to ensure that this platform is expanded to enable us quickly implement the long-awaited e-Visa services for the country. I’m charging them to extend this system to cover both the sea and land border posts, integration with our e-gate systems, and the adoption of the capabilities to extend to perform the advanced cargo information system, also for the benefits of our customs,” he added.
According to President Mahama, these policy directions will allow the country to fully benefit from its digital infrastructure upgrades.
He noted that the e-Visa system will simplify visa applications, reduce bureaucracy, boost tourism, and enhance Ghana’s appeal as a business hub.
Looking ahead, he urged authorities to replicate the digital systems at Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport, as well as the newly built Kumasi and Tamale International Airports.
“These policy directives will ensure the country enjoys the full benefits of what we are witnessing today. The e-Visa system will ease visa application processes, it will reduce paperwork and bureaucracy, it will support tourism, and make Ghana an even more attractive destination for business. The future of travel is digital, and Ghana must not be left behind,” Mahama concluded.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
