Ghana's aviation sector needs over $1.2bn infrastructure investment to meet future demand - GhIE
Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) stated that Ghana's aviation sector needs over $1.2 billion in infrastructure investment to meet future demand. Ing. Dr. Patrick Amoah Bekoe, Vice-President of the GhIE, disclosed this at the launch of the 2026 GhIE Infrastructure Report Card. He stressed that sustained investment in aviation infrastructure will be crucial to supporting the country's long-term economic growth and maintaining its position as a regional aviation hub.
Ing. Dr. Bekoe noted that expanding and modernising airports and other aviation infrastructure will improve connectivity, facilitate trade and tourism, and strengthen Ghana's role in regional and international air transport. He added that the 2026 GhIE Infrastructure Report Card provides an independent assessment of the state of infrastructure across key sectors of the economy and is intended to guide policymakers on investment priorities. Addressing infrastructure deficits, particularly in the aviation sector, will be critical to enhancing economic competitiveness, improving service delivery, and supporting Ghana's sustainable development agenda.
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Ghana's aviation sector faces a significant infrastructure funding gap, according to the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE). Bridging this gap
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