The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has brushed aside claims that the verdict to rename the rustic’s major cross-border airport will impose an important monetary burden at the state.

His feedback observe the federal government’s transfer to formally revert Kotoka International Airport to its former title, Accra International Airport.

In a commentary issued on Monday, February 23, the Ministry of Transport defined that the ability was once at the start referred to as Accra International Airport earlier than it was once redesignated. The Ministry famous that restoring the airport’s former and the world over recognised title was once suitable.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Mr. Nikpe stated issues about attainable prices have been out of place, stressing that cross-border aviation codes related to Ghana stay unchanged.

He defined that key worldwide aviation our bodies have maintained Ghana’s current nation and airport codes regardless of the title exchange through the years.

“The good news is that all these organisations that regulate aviation in Ghana have not changed the country code since the name was altered from Accra to Kotoka. The International Civil Aviation Organisation still maintains the country code DGAA, and the International Air Transport Association also retains the ACC code,” he stated.

According to him, for the reason that the world over recognised codes stay the similar, there can be little need for adjustments on the worldwide degree.

“There is nothing to change internationally. The only changes required are signage and billboards within the country,” he famous.

Mr Nikpe additional indicated that the airport’s current distributors, who already care for the manufacturing of legitimate fabrics reminiscent of letterheads and stamps, would merely regulate the title accordingly.

“It is not a new contract. The same vendors who produce the airport’s letterheads and stamps will update them to reflect the new name. So, what high cost are we talking about?” he queried.

He added that ongoing renovation and redevelopment works on the airport would additional restrict any further expense.

“We are already renovating and redeveloping parts of the airport to improve operations. Some of the old signage would have been replaced anyway. The new signage will now bear the restored name. Even if there is some cost, it is not something we should be overly concerned about,” he said.

The Minister maintained that reverting to Accra International Airport would no longer impose any considerable monetary burden at the state.

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