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Board Chairman of the National Theatre, Nana Fredua Agyeman Ofori-Atta has advised travelers entering Ghana as a result of the reopening of the country's air border not to misconduct themselves.

The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) commenced operations today, September 1 following President Nana Akufo-Addo's announcement on Sunday, August 30, 2020.

The President, delivering his 16th nation address on COVID-19, expressed satisfaction with the reopening of the airport.

“I am glad to announce that KIA will reopen and resume operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2020. This decision has been communicated to international airlines across the world. After weeks of thorough work, I am satisfied that it is safe to do so,” he said.

However, the reopening comes with instructions.

All travelers are supposed to provide a 72-hour negative COVID-19 medical report upon arriving at the KIA and will further undergo a test for 30 minutes to confirm his or her status.

Those who will test positive will immediately be isolated and taken for medical treatment.

Also, the travelers are mandated to pay a fee of $150 (GHC864.71) for instant testing.

Addressing the issue on Peace FM's ''Kokrokoo'', Nana Fredua commended the President for taking all precautionary measures to avoid importation of the virus into the country.

He urged the travelers to avail themselves and undergo the test as well as comply with all protocols laid out to safeguard them and Ghanaians against the spread of the pandemic disease.

"You must comply with all the protocols. Don't create issues; make sure that you conform to the rules and not cause any trouble. As you're coming to Ghana, have it in your mind that we are protecting Ghanaians," he said.

On the fee payment for testing, Nana Fredua noted that although the amount sounds huge, the travelers should bear with the government and pay the fee.

To him, it is in the interest of the travelers and the nation that every person takes the test.

He however was hopeful the government might reduce the fee if there is absolute compliance with the protocols.