Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday commissioned an electronic gate (E-GATE) system at the Kotoka International Airport.
The E-gates will automatically process passengers through passport control.
Through a facial recognition feature, passports will be checked electronically to ensure a faster and convenient process.
The system, which leverages cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, biometrics, and real-time data, will enable holders of the Ghana card to swiftly go through designated e-gates, without immigration officials, on arrival at the airport.
Additionally, foreign visitors can also use the e-gates by pre-registering biometric data and travel credentials.
The New Patriotic Party(NPP) flagbearer in a Facebook post acknowledged that 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,” the post read in parts.
He added, “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.”
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