Airport levy to fund projects, completion targeted within 24 months - James Agalga
James Agalga, Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has said the government's Airport Infrastructure Development Levy is designed to fund critical airport projects, and that work is expected to be completed within 24 months. He assured Ghanaians that the levy would not overburden travellers. Agalga said, "Once the projects we have envisaged are completed, I'm sure the reviews will be done. Nobody wants to overburden Ghanaians with taxes. The right thing will be done," explaining that the levy's purpose is specifically for airport infrastructure.
The levy applies to international, regional, and domestic travellers and was calculated based on projected revenue needs. Agalga noted that the levy does not include a sunset clause because it is implemented through fees and charges in a single legislative instrument. The funds will cover long-delayed projects such as runway overlays, the northern apron, the multi-storey car park, and sewage treatment facilities at Kotoka International Airport, as well as regional airport upgrades.
Agalga promised periodic reviews by the Finance Ministry once the projects are completed. He emphasized simultaneous construction across multiple projects, stating, "We expect that within the matter of 24 months, the work should be completed. These are the targets we have set for ourselves." The levy has triggered debate over rising airline ticket prices and is being implemented as airlines adjust fares for both domestic and international travel.
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James Agalga, Board Chairman of GACL, explains the government's Airport Infrastructure Development Levy. The levy aims to fund critical airport projects - but its implementation has sparked debate.
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