President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, August 4, 2025, commissioned the Air Navigation Services (ANS) Centre and the Multi-Agency Command Center for the Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

According to him, the state-of-the-art infrastructure reflects the government's commitment to transforming Ghana’s aviation sector through strategic investment, digital innovation, and global best practices.

With the integration of the API and PNR systems, Ghana joins a growing list of countries complying with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2178 and Annex 9 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) frameworks, which promote enhanced border security, counterterrorism, and safe mobility.

Delivering his speech, President Mahama said; “This facility represents our resolve to build a 21st-century aviation ecosystem anchored on safety, efficiency, inter-agency collaboration, and service excellence.”

He credited Ghana’s strong reputation for aviation safety and airspace security to continuous investment in regulation and personnel training.

He further noted that the ultra-modern center will serve as the new hub for airspace management, fully equipped with communication, navigation, and surveillance systems, as well as aeronautical and meteorological services.

“With this infrastructure, Ghana’s aviation professionals, particularly our air traffic controllers and system engineers will operate in a conducive, technologically advanced environment. This will enhance air safety, reduce delays, and improve coordination within the aircraft flight information region,” he added.

“But even more critically, this facility underpins our broader national vision to position Ghana as the aviation hub of West Africa,” he stated.

President Mahama explained that the new systems will allow security agencies to collect and process passenger data in real time, enabling the identification of potential threats before arrival or departure.

The systems are also expected to streamline immigration and customs procedures and significantly improve the overall efficiency and security of air travel.

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