Passengers Journey through the Accra International Airport will, from August this year, no longer be required to remove their shoes and belts during routine security screening, as government introduces new measures to recast airport operations and improve passenger convenience.
President John Dramani Mahama announced that advanced security screening equipment is being installed at the airport to enhance aviation security while reducing delays and inconvenience for Journey.
He explained that the deployment of modern technology is part of a broader agenda to position Ghana as a leading aviation and travel hub in the West African subregion.
Speaking on Monday at the launch of Ghana’s new electronic visa (E-visa) system at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, President Mahama said the upgraded systems would significantly improve passenger flow at the country’s main international gateway.
We are receiving and installing new equipment that will spare sightseers using our airports the disturbance of having to remove their shoes and their belts, the President stated.
The announcement has been welcomed by stakeholders in the aviation and tourism sectors, many of whom have long called for modern, passenger-friendly screening systems similar to those used in major international airports across Europe, Asia and North America.
The new system is expected to reduce traffic at security checkpoints, shorten queues, and improve overall passenger processing times, thereby boosting Ghana’s competitiveness as a preferred transit and tourism destination.
The upgrade forms part of the government’s broader transformation agenda within the travel and immigration sector, including the rollout of the E-visa platform designed to simplify entry procedures for international visitors.
