The Volta River Authority (VRA) has dismissed media reports suggesting that a helicopter involved in an emergency landing in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, is owned by the authority.
On Monday, August 11, a helicopter made an emergency landing near the Nkawkaw bypass in the Kwahu West Municipality.
Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft — a Jet A-1 with registration number 9G-AFW — was flying from Accra to Kumasi when the pilot was forced to land due to poor visibility caused by harsh weather conditions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 13, the VRA clarified that it neither owns the helicopter nor operates any aviation services.
We would like to state unequivocally that the said helicopter does not belong to VRA and neither does VRA operate aviation services,” the statement read.
The authority further noted that its checks confirmed the aircraft is owned by Volta River Aviation Limited (VRAL), a company registered with the Petroleum Commission.
VRA reiterated that its mandate is focused solely on delivering affordable, reliable electricity and does not include aviation operations.
It urged the public to disregard the erroneous reports and encouraged the media to verify information with its Corporate Affairs and External Relations Department before publication.
Read a statement by the VRA below
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HELICOPTER EMERGENCYLANDING INNKAWKAW
The Volta River Authority has noted with grave concern media publications suggesting that a helicopter which belongs to VRA has emergency landed in Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.
We would like to state unequivocally that the said helicopter does not belong to VRA and neither does VRA operate aviation services.
Our checks indicate that the helicopter in question belongs to the Volta River Aviation Limited (VRAL) which is registered with the Petroleum Commission.
The mandate of the Volta River Authority is to provide affordable reliable electricity to power economies and add value to lives. Our mandate does not include the provision of aviation services.
The public is strongly advised to disregard any such reports.
The media is also advised to make the necessary enquiries with VRA Corporate Affairs and External Relations Department for accurate information before such publications are made.
Thank you.
Issued By:
Surv. David Adomako Mensah
DIRECTOR CORPORATE AFFAIRS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS -VRA