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Upper East Regional Airport construction will begin before close of 2026 - President Mahama

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13, 2026 (GNA) – President John Dramani Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of the Upper East Region that construction of the long-awaited Upper East Regional Airport at Sumbrungu-Kulbia will commence before the end of 2026.
The President noted that the airport would serve as an important catalyst for economic growth in the region by improving connectivity and facilitating the movement of people, goods and services between the Upper East Region and the rest of the country.
The President further urged residents of the Upper East Region to patronise the airport when completed to ensure increased passenger traffic and create opportunities for future expansion.
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