Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has thrown her support behind plans to revive Ghana’s national airline, describing it as a crucial step toward restoring national pride and unlocking the country’s full economic potential.

In a statement released on Monday, Mrs Mogtari reflected on Ghana’s long-standing efforts to reestablish a national carrier since the liquidation of the former Ghana Airways, noting that successive governments have failed to make lasting progress.

She commended President Mahama for taking decisive steps by inaugurating a 10-member task force to lead the implementation of his 2024 campaign promise to restore the national airline.

“True to his word, he has inaugurated a 10-member Task Force mandated to deliver on this strategic promise,” she stated.

The proposal has sparked a national conversation, with some advocating for full government ownership while others support a Public-Private Partnership model.

However, Mrs Mogtari believes Ghana’s strategic location in West Africa makes the establishment of a national carrier not only viable but necessary.

“Ghana’s geographic position naturally positions it as a hub for trade, job creation, tourism, and investment,” she said.

“The absence of a reliable national airline has constrained our ability to fully capitalise on regional and global air traffic.”

She argued that a well-managed airline could improve direct connectivity between Accra and key international destinations, lower travel costs, and create jobs across aviation-related industries such as hospitality, logistics, and aircraft maintenance.

Beyond economics, Mrs Mogtari emphasised that a national airline would serve as a symbol of ambition, pride, and Ghana’s readiness to integrate more competitively into the global economy.

She called for a sustainable, professionally managed, and well-regulated airline that avoids the pitfalls of past ventures.

“The time has come not just to revisit this idea, but to realise it with clarity of vision, institutional discipline, and strong political will,” she concluded.