*‘Ghana Can Now Use Benin’s Airspace Freely’ – Minister Nikpe After Parliament Ratifies Air Services Agreement* 

Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says Ghana’s ratification of Bilateral Air Services Agreements will allow the country to freely use the airspace of partner countries without further negotiations.

Explaining the practical benefit, Hon. Nikpe noted: “This will now allow us to use the various airspace of the countries that are signing agreements. For instance, we and Benin, that was the first one we ratified. We can now have an agreement that allows us to use their airspace without any trouble. 

“You know you have to have an agreement with the connected country before you can use their airspace. And even if you’re flying over a country, you need permission. But if you have these treaties or conventions ratified by Parliament, you can just notify that you are using the airspace, and you don’t need to go for any further agreement.”

He added that the ratification will also enable Ghana to expand aeronautical services, undertake training, and promote business and free movement between partner countries. 

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“So basically, the agreements that we have ratified will give Ghana the freedom to be able to access and use the various airspace or airports of the countries that…” he stated.