Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has addressed concerns surrounding the construction of the Hajj Village, asserting that the project is purely a commercial venture undertaken by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
“The Hajj Village is purely a commercial project. The Ghana Airports Company Limited saw that they have a certain clientele, so they are tailoring services to meet that clientele with the ultimate objective of making a profit and generating dividends for their shareholder, which is the government,” he explained.
Responding to criticisms over its financing, Kwakye Ofosu likened the initiative to previous GACL investments, particularly Terminal 3, which was developed to enhance airport services while ensuring financial sustainability.
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“If you go to Terminal 3, GACL invested $276 million because the government of Ghana asked them to keep all their IGF to build their balance sheet to attract funding from various financial institutions.
“Again, in Terminal 3, there is a place they call VIP, which is an exclusive lounge for upper-class members of society who pay an arm and a leg to access that service,” he noted.
He further justified the Hajj Village’s establishment, stating that it aligns with the Airports Company’s strategy to create revenue-generating opportunities based on the needs of travelers.
“They created that niche market to generate revenue. So, they realized that this is an annual ritual where thousands of people pass through their airport, and they should build it [the village] to charge some fees,” he added.
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