It's an insult to privatize KIA – Agbodza

Company News from Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Source: Starrfm.com.gh

2019-04-16

Minority spokesperson on roads and transport, Kwame Agbodza, described incredible initiatives to entrust the management of Kotoka International Airport to a private company.

The government is considering a proposal to entrust the operation of the airport to the TAV Airport Holding Company Limited, revealed a memorandum from the Cabinet disclosed.

According to the memo in possession of Starrfm.com.gh, TAV will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including facility maintenance and cost recovery.

According to the firm's proposal, the goal of this proposal is to "contribute to the physical development of the airport's enclave and transform the KIA into a world-clbad airport offering improved management efficiency." ".

The document prepared by the Minister of Aviation for the Cabinet indicated, within the framework of the concession contract clause: of this percentage or an annual guaranteed minimum amount. "

Commenting on the progress of Morning Starr with Francis Abban on Tuesday, Agbodza, who also serves in parliament for Adaklu in the Volta region, lamented: "I do not know why we are doing it. It's an insult. "

Under his current leadership, the KIA operates properly and "we do not need to entrust it to a private company. It's useless.

Bernard Adjei of the TUC Public Service Workers' Union (PSWU) also said the privatization of KIA would result in huge job losses and casualization of the workforce.

"We are all wondering why we will want to privatize our airport as a country. We hope it's a rumor, "he told Abban, adding," We think the airport company is well managed. We do not know why privatization at this stage? "