Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on December 3, 2024, launched a digital border control system at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
He wrote of the event on his Facebook wall:
Ghana took another giant step in digital innovation when I launched the Digital Border Control System and e-gates at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, earlier today. This world class system proudly Ghanaian designed, built and owned!
The system, which leverages cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, biometrics, and real-time data, will enable holders of the Ghanacard to swiftly go through designated e-gates, without immigration officials, on arrival at the airport. Similarly, members of the diaspora, and foreign visitors can also use the e-gates by pre-registering biometric data and travel credentials.
The global travel landscape is evolving rapidly, with innovations such as biometric e-gates and Digital Travel Credentials becoming the new standard. Ghana has embraced these global advancements, integrating biometric verification and Digital Travel Credential technologies into a single platform.
This dual capability positions Ghana as a pioneer in intelligent border control, aligning with global standards, while placing us ahead of many advanced nations. I am excited that our country has, once again, demonstrated that it is possible to attain global standards through systems designed and built by Ghanaians. Together, we will transform Ghana and make it better. It is possible!