Photos: Accra Airport VIP Lounge to be completed this year without taxpayer funds - Ablakwa
Foreign Minister Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge at Accra Airport, funded entirely by Ghanaian businesses, will be completed this year without taxpayer funds.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced on September 6 that the Accra International Airport's ultramodern VIP Lounge project will be completed and handed over before the end of this year, without relying on taxpayer funds. During his visit on September 4, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of the ongoing construction works.
He stated in a social media post that the project will be completed this year thanks to corporate social responsibility contributions from local Ghanaian businesses. These businesses directly fund local contractors for specific aspects of the project, rather than the government channelling funds through public procurement. The Estate Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is supervising the project to ensure standards are maintained, according to Ablakwa.
He emphasized that the arrangement serves as an example of how infrastructure projects can be delivered through private sector partnerships, reducing financial strain on the public purse. The VIP Lounge project is expected to offer an enhanced facility for the reception and handling of dignitaries and high-profile guests at the Accra International Airport upon completion.
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