{
  "id": 3786905,
  "title": "President Mahama cuts sod for 7-storey car park, commercial complex at Terminal 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/president-mahama-cuts-sod-for-7-storey-car-park-commercial-complex-at",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:10:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/president-mahama-cuts-sod-for-7-storey-car-park-commercial-complex-at-terminal-3/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground on a seven-story car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana. The ambitious project, aimed at boosting the airport's capacity and passenger experience, will feature about 2,030 covered parking spaces along with commercial, entertainment, and hospitality amenities. Speaking at the event, Mahama emphasized that the government's goal is to attract more travelers, establish Ghana as a preferred destination, and position it as a vital transit point and aviation hub across Africa. He noted that airport passenger numbers have risen from 1.8 million in 2022 to an anticipated 2.5 million by 2025, underscoring the critical need for expanded infrastructure. The President reiterated the government's dedication to enhancing aviation infrastructure and connectivity, stressing the importance of professionalism, discipline, and courtesy within the sector. Importantly, all current airport projects, including this new complex, are being financed entirely through the funds held by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Ghana Airports Company Limited, without any direct government involvement.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}