The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has received representatives of African World Airlines (AWA) at her office following her participation in the official relaunch of the Accra–Abidjan air route in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The AWA delegation visited the Deputy Minister to express the airline’s appreciation for her presence and support during the relaunch ceremony.
Welcoming the delegation, Madam Affo-Toffey commended AWA for its continued commitment to improving air connectivity between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
She noted that strengthening direct air links between the two neighbouring countries was important for promoting regional integration, facilitating trade and investment, and making travel easier for citizens, businesses and visitors.
The relaunch of the Accra–Abidjan route is expected to boost movement between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire while further strengthening the existing economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Madam Affo-Toffey, who is also the Member of Parliament for Jomoro in the Western Region, commended AWA for its contribution to Ghana’s aviation sector and investment in regional connectivity.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with stakeholders in the aviation industry to enhance connectivity, improve the passenger experience and support the growth of Ghana’s aviation sector.
The Accra–Abidjan route is particularly significant given the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as neighbouring countries and members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Improved air connectivity between Accra and Abidjan is expected to benefit business travellers, tourists, government officials and other passengers who frequently travel between the two commercial hubs.
The engagement with AWA underscores the importance of continued collaboration between the government and private-sector operators in developing a more connected and efficient regional aviation network.
Madam Affo-Toffey’s participation in the route relaunch and subsequent engagement with AWA demonstrate the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote regional integration and strengthen Ghana’s position as an important aviation and transport hub in West Africa.
By 1960news.com
