Story by Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s interest in collaborating with the Portuguese government to establish a national airline.
Mahama made the remarks during a ceremony at the Jubilee House, where he received letters of credence from five newly accredited ambassadors to Ghana, including Maria Da Conceição de Sousa Pilar, the Portuguese envoy.
President Mahama highlighted the strategic importance of deepening bilateral relations with Portugal, particularly in the areas of aviation, trade, and investment.
“We appreciate the fact that the Portuguese national airline flies directly to Accra,” he stated. “Ghana itself is trying to reestablish its national airline. At the appropriate time, we will be looking for partners, and if the Portuguese national airline is interested, we could do a partnership.”
He emphasized the need to expand economic ties and attract more investment into Ghana, citing the country’s rich natural resources and growing market.
“We want to expand economic relations, and we believe that we can attract more investors to come and invest in Ghana. Ghana has a lot of natural resources, with a market size of almost 35 million people,” he added.
This potential partnership is expected to play a significant role in Ghana’s efforts to revitalize its national airline and boost its economic growth. Ultimately, as the country continues to explore opportunities for development, the collaboration with Portugal could provide a valuable boost to its aviation sector and overall economic prospects.
