IFATCA and ITF Africa honour Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur for excellence in aviation leadership and safety

Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), was conferred a distinguished honour on March 23rd 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, by the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations Africa and Middle East (IFATCA AFM) Region, and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Africa, recognizing Rev. Arthur's "exemplary leadership, distinguished service and unwavering commitment to strengthening aviation safety and security, advancing regulatory excellence, enhancing air navigation services and infrastructure, and promoting operational excellence in Ghana's aviation sector and the wider African aviation community." The award was received on his behalf by a designated representative.

Upon receiving the award at the GCAA headquarters, presented to him by the president of the local chapter of IFATCA, Rev. Wilfred Arthur expressed his humility and gratitude, noting that the recognition would motivate him to work even harder to enhance the image of the Authority and promote Ghana's standing within the global aviation ecosystem. Rev. Arthur dedicated the award to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for his appointment as Chief Executive of the Authority. He also dedicated the award to the Board, Management, and Staff of the GCAA for their support since his appointment a year ago.

The recognition underscores Rev. Arthur's leadership in aligning Ghana's aviation sector with international best practices, particularly in safety oversight, air navigation service delivery, and infrastructure modernisation. His tenure has contributed to strengthening institutional capacity and fostering regional collaboration within Africa's aviation ecosystem.