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By Yaw Ansah, RNG
Accra, April
06, GNA – Ghana has obtained provisional effectiveness
Implementation rate of 89.89%, the highest among African countries,
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded
Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) this year.
The validation,
in accordance with the United Nations Aviation Authority Universal Safety Oversight Directive
Audit Program (USOAP).
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evaluated Ghana's safety oversight system for the eight critical elements of ICAO.
(EC), namely: primary aviation legislation; State Operating Regulations; State
Civil aviation system and safety oversight functions; and technical staff
Qualification and training.
Other EC
which have been validated included; Technical advice, tools and provision of
Critical information for security; License, certification, authorization and
Obligations of approval; Monitoring obligations; and security resolution
Concerns.
Ghana, registered
a substantial improvement in the eight EC, and the UN team
A specialized aviation agency has not identified any significant safety issues (SSCs).
He comes after
a nine-day on-site follow-up activity by a four-member team made up of ICAO experts
validate the corrective measures taken by Ghana following a USOAP audit in
November 2006.
Mr. Joseph Kofi
Adda, Minister of Aviation, who announced it at a press conference in Accra,
the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to develop immediately a
action plan for the implementation of corrective measures implemented
recommended by the ICAO team.
"Ghanaian air
the transportation industry is strongly supported by the government, which is crucial.
determining the ability of the aviation sector to maintain a system that complies with ICAO standards.
regulatory framework and to achieve accelerated and sustainable growth of
sector in the coming years, "he said.
The Minister
said that in accordance with the vision of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
repositioning the country as the hub of aviation in the subregion, the Parliament
recently pbaded the 2019 Civil Aviation Law in Ghana (Law 985) jointly
with the legislative instrument on aircraft accidents and serious incidents
Regulation 2019 (LI 2375) to strengthen compliance with ICAO standards
and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
Mr Simon
Allotey, the director general of GCAA, said this new achievement was an enviable success.
important milestone and accurately reflected the robustness of the country's security.
surveillance system, ultimately resulting in improved safety for air carriers.
operations.
"By joining
ICAO SARPS for safety oversight, the GCAA effectively ensures that
air service providers and air operators maintain an acceptable level
operational security, "he said.
"Our
performance of 89.89 percent is world clbad and places Ghana in first place
in Africa in terms of safety oversight, given that the average employment insurance rate on
the continent stands at 52%, which is below the world average of
66.5% and below the current 60% minimum target set by ICAO, "said Allotey.
added.
the
Director-General expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Aviation, the Council of
Directors, management and staff of GCAA for the success of the ICVM,
members of the ICAO team for their professionalism, objectivity and
cooperation has shown throughout the process.
The final
note will be communicated to Ghana within six weeks of the validation of the
provisional ICAO score.
GNA
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