The Government of Ghana has unveiled an ambitious airport infrastructure modernisation programme aimed at positioning the country as West Africa’s leading aviation hub, with funding anchored on a newly approved passenger-based levy. The initiative, introduced in the 2026 national budget under the administration of John Dramani Mahama , forms part of a broader economic reset agenda focused on enhancing transport connectivity and logistics efficiency to boost trade, tourism, and investment. In a directive issued by the Ministry of Transport Ghana to the Board of Airline Representatives Ghana , authorities announced that the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC) will take effect from April 1, 2026. The levy will apply to all tickets issued from that date for both domestic and international travel, with exemptions for infants, diplomats, and on-duty airline crew. The AIDC is expected to generate approximately $800 million over the next decade to finance critical aviation infras...