Construction of an ultramodern VIP Lounge at the Accra International Airport is expected to be completed and handed over before the end of 2026, with the project being financed entirely through contributions from Ghanaian businesses.
An inspection of the ongoing works on Friday indicated significant progress on the project, with officials expressing satisfaction with the quality and pace of construction.
The project is being implemented under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) model, allowing local businesses to contribute directly to its construction without drawing on taxpayer funds.
Under the arrangement, participating Ghanaian companies release funds directly to local contractors of their choice who are working on different aspects of the VIP Lounge project.
The funding model is intended to ensure that the project is delivered through private-sector support rather than conventional government financing.
Foreign Ministry supervises project
The Estate Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing oversight for the project to ensure that the construction meets the required standards and specifications.
The Bureau’s role, according to the statement, is primarily supervisory, while the actual financing is being provided by local businesses and the construction work is being undertaken by local contractors.
The project is therefore being presented as an example of how government-related infrastructure can be delivered through collaboration with the private sector without directly committing public funds.
Project described as model for private-sector collaboration
The project is also being described as a demonstration of what can be achieved when local businesses support the development of strategic national facilities through corporate social responsibility.
According to the statement, the approach allows the project to be executed without touching taxpayer funds or going through the conventional public procurement process.
The ongoing works are expected to be completed and the facility handed over later this year.
Upon completion, the ultramodern VIP Lounge is expected to provide an upgraded facility at the Accra International Airport and further demonstrate the potential of private-sector participation in the development of public infrastructure.
The project is being touted as a model of collaboration between government institutions, local businesses and Ghanaian contractors, with the emphasis on delivering infrastructure while reducing reliance on direct public financing.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe