Chris Appiah

Chris Appiah

politician Nigeria

Chris Appiah is the Director of Transport and Telecommunications for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He recently made headlines for advocating the elimination of air transport taxes and a reduction in aviation charges in West Africa, citing the region's high air travel costs, which are largely driven by excessive government taxes. Appiah emphasized the importance of affordable air travel for regional integration and economic growth, highlighting the need for connectivity in fostering trade, tourism, and other sectors. His efforts are part of a broader initiative to improve transportation accessibility across ECOWAS member states.

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Tanzania Tanzania: ECOWAS’s Director of transport, Chris Appiah, told journalists in Nigeria about the new measures to cut air travel costs. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: West Africa pushes for cheaper flights as bloc cuts fees and taxes

Gambia Gambia: Chris Appiah, Director of Transport and Telecommunications at ECOWAS, spoke about the high costs of air transport in West Africa. 7

The Point (Gambia): ECOWAS to slash air fare, eliminate taxes by January 2026