President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the Hajj Village, currently under construction, will not be exclusively for pilgrims traveling to Mecca but will also serve as a transit facility for passengers passing through Kotoka International Airport.
While addressing the Muslim community during the breaking of the fast on Thursday, March 28, 2025, he reiterated that the facility would provide a more convenient and comfortable airport experience for passengers.
“The facility aligns with our broader goal of ensuring fairness in national policies and making sure that all citizens, regardless of their financial status, can fulfill their spiritual obligations. For years, Ghanaian pilgrims have endured harsh accommodation conditions and physical difficulties before embarking on their holy journey.
“Under the Reset Agenda, the Ghana Airport Company is constructing a transit terminal that will function as a Hajj Village during the Hajj period and as a comfortable transit center for departing passengers. After the Hajj period, the facility will remain available for other passengers in transit through Kotoka International Airport,” he stated.
On Friday, February 28, 2025, President Mahama broke ground for the construction of a permanent Hajj Village in the country.
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