The Ministry of Finance has taken action to expedite the completion of the Kumasi International Airport, releasing €7 million out of the remaining €9 million needed for the project.
The move comes after delays due to funding constraints halted progress on the airport’s expansion, originally slated for completion in June 2023.
The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, emphasized the urgency of completing the project during his recent inspection of the facility.
With 90 percent of the work already accomplished, the focus now lies on finalizing the runway extension and control tower, with plans to demolish the old terminal to meet international airport standards.
Dr. Amin Adam expressed confidence in the contractors’ ability to deliver, urging them to meet the two-month deadline set for project completion. He revealed that the outstanding €2 million would be disbursed within a week to ensure uninterrupted progress.
Project Director at Contracta Construction, Jorge Tavares de Almeida, provided insights into the remaining tasks, highlighting the need for approximately three months to finalize the project.
In addition to the Kumasi International Airport, Dr. Amin Adam addressed the status of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Mother and Child Health project, which had stalled at 35 percent completion since January 2023.
The Finance Minister disclosed that €14 million had been released to facilitate the resumption of work, following directives from the President to prioritize completion of critical government projects.
Expressing concern over rising maternal mortality rates due to inadequate facilities, the CEO of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, underscored the significance of completing the maternity block to enhance the quality of care provided.