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May 7, 2025
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads and Transport has pledged its continued support for the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as the Authority tackles critical operational challenges, particularly land encroachment on its properties.
The commitment was made during a familiarization visit to the GCAA on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The Chairperson of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Wassa East, Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah, described the visit as ‘very satisfying’ and reiterated the committee’s oversight mandate over transport-related agencies.
After the tour, Hon. Adjei Mensah raised concerns over the increasing encroachment on GCAA lands, stressing the importance of protecting assets under internationally regulated aviation zones.
“This is an international organization certified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and their work involves regulated, restricted areas. It is vital that GCAA steps up to protect these zones,” he stated.
He assured the Authority of Parliament’s support in tackling the issue, emphasizing that safeguarding GCAA assets is critical for national security and operational efficiency. He encouraged the GCAA to take proactive steps to secure its properties.
While noting that some matters discussed during the visit were classified due to national security concerns, Hon. Adjei Mensah expressed satisfaction with the GCAA’s performance and pledged the Committee’s ongoing legislative backing.
The Acting Director-General of the GCAA, Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, welcomed the Committee’s visit, describing it as timely and encouraging. He acknowledged Parliament’s vital role in supporting the Authority’s strategic objectives.
“The task is quite enormous, but we believe that with your kind support, we will make the vision of a modernized aviation sector a reality,” he said.
As part of the visit, Committee members were taken on a tour of key operational facilities at Kotoka International Airport. These included the Watch Tower, Server Room, Air Traffic Control (ATC) centre, and the Ghana Civil Aviation Training Academy (GATA).
The visit is part of the Committee’s oversight responsibility to ensure that agencies under the Ministry of Transport remain aligned with national development objectives.
Other members of the Committee who participated in the tour included Hon. Chiwitey Dari Andrew (Vice Chairperson and MP for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba), Hon. Osei Nyarko Kennedy (Ranking Member and MP for Akim Swedru), Hon. Ziedeng Anwataazumo Bede (MP for Lawra), Hon. Frimpong Kwame Ohene (MP for Asante Akim North), Hon. Mahama Toure Naser (MP for Ayawaso East), Hon. Mubarak Seid (MP for Sunyani East), and Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi (MP for Biakoye).
Ghanamps.com