The Ministry of Aviation explains why Kotoka is not for sale

General News on Thursday, April 18, 2019

Source: Myjoyonline.com

2019-04-18

The Ministry of Aviation insists that minority claims regarding the outsourcing of management of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) are false.

In a press statement issued Wednesday night in the press, the Ministry's "Public Affairs" unit confirmed that the Ghanaian government will remain the owner of the airport, although discussions have taken place to create a partnership. with another operator to provide financial and management support.

"The Cabinet was not requested, and the Ministry of Aviation also did not submit a Cabinet memorandum recommending the privatization or sale of the company. 39, Kotoka International Airport, "the statement said. "The general public is urged to disregard news of the privatization or sale of Kotoka International Airport."

Earlier this week, several reports revealed that it had been proposed to sell KIA to Tav Airport Holding Company Limited, a private Turkish airport operator.

According to the minority, the Ministry of Aviation received the proposal "to help achieve the physical development of the airport enclave".

On Tuesday, a spokesman for the ministry said: "The participation of the private sector will bring the equity investment necessary for the transformation of the sector, thus enabling KIA to become competitive in the West African subregion and on the continent. his outfit".

Two days later, a press release from the same ministry indicates that the sector's minister has not yet been informed of the best options available regarding KIA's property.

"Broader consultation with key stakeholders in the sector will be part of internal considerations in due course if an appropriate option is chosen," the statement said.

"The general public is urged to disregard news of the privatization or sale of Kotoka International Airport."

In 2016, KIA underwent a major overhaul, including the construction of Terminal 3, spread over five levels and extending over 45,000 meters. The terminal can accommodate up to 1,250 pbadengers at a time, is equipped with three business lounges, large commercial spaces, seven airlifts and can accommodate more than 700 cars.

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) currently operates all of Ghana 's airports, including Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Kumasi Airport, Tamale Airport, the airport and the airport. Sunyani Airport, Ho Airport and the WA landing strip.

Read the full statement below:

The Ministry of Aviation has noted that initial internal considerations regarding a possible Kotoka International Airport management model to enhance its value, performance and international competitiveness have been leaked and misinterpreted by the Kotoka International Airport. the Ghanaian government in its intention to privatize or sell the Kotoka International Airport.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Ministry of Aviation wishes to inform the general public that:

The Ministry has no intention of recommending it any more than the Government of Ghana plans to authorize the privatization or sale of Kotoka International Airport.

The Cabinet was not solicited, nor did the Ministry of Aviation submit a Cabinet Memorandum recommending the approval of the privatization or sale of Kotoka International Airport.

In fact, the ministry is considering a partnership offer with Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to provide management services to manage the financial and operational functions required for the development of GACL.

The Honorable Minister of Industry has not yet been properly informed of the best options available in response to the offer, after which the Cabinet may be asked to approve a recommended option, if any.

Broader consultation with key sector stakeholders will be part of internal considerations in due course if an appropriate option is agreed
The general public is urged not to take into account news of the privatization or sale of Kotoka International Airport.

The ministry is committed to protecting the badets of all institutions under its jurisdiction, including GACL, while strengthening their value for the aviation sector improvement.

The ministry wishes to recall that industry best management practices will be at the center of all its decisions and actions at all times.