Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
The deployment of state-of-the-art security screening technology at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport (ACC) has drawn a sharp contrast with Nigeria’s lagging terminal operations.
By introducing advanced 3D scanners and automatic tray systems, Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has officially eliminated the tedious ritual of passenger strip-downs at checkpoints, allowing travellers to keep their shoes, belts, laptops, and liquids firmly packed.
For frequent flyers in the sub-region, the message is clear: while Ghana has successfully digitized and streamlined its passenger experience, Nigeria’s premier gateways remain anchored in slow, manual, and repetitive security protocols.
This shift next door delivers a lesson to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and its flagship hub, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
Despite Lagos recording a historic 16.7 percent year-on-year capacity growth and cementing itself as a top-ten continental powerhouse, its physical infrastructure is choking under the weight of
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