President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in four ambassadors, urging them to focus on attracting investment, expanding trade and creating economic opportunities for Ghanaians abroad.
He gave the charge during their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, urging them to align their work with the government’s Reset Agenda.
The ambassadors are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo to Angola, Louis Kwame Obeng to Qatar, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable to Israel, and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla, Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.
President Mahama urged them to help Ghanaian businesses access international markets, attract investors whose interests align with the country’s development priorities, and protect the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad.
“Our missions play an important role in identifying investors whose interests align with Ghana’s development priorities, helping Ghanaian businesses enter new markets abroad, and building relationships with institutions that can support skills development, research, and technology transfer,” he said.
He said the success of Ghana’s economic diplomacy would be measured by the opportunities and jobs created through the country’s international partnerships.
The President also urged the ambassadors to ensure that Ghana derives greater value from its natural resources through local processing and investment in productive industries.
He further called for efficient consular services and greater support for Ghanaians abroad, stressing that their welfare must remain a priority for the country’s diplomatic missions.
President Mahama also highlighted Ghana’s application for partnership with the BRICS countries, saying it was intended to broaden the country’s development partnerships and strengthen cooperation among developing economies.
He said the initiative would create opportunities for trade, investment, industrialisation and value addition while maintaining Ghana’s relations with its traditional partners.
The President also directed the new ambassador to Israel, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to uphold Ghana’s position on Palestine.
“We recognise the sovereign State of Palestine and support a viable two-state solution in which Israel and Palestine will live side by side in peace and security within internationally recognised and secure borders,” he said.
He added that Ghana’s international engagements must uphold international law, protect civilians and respect human dignity.
President Mahama urged all four envoys to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, follow government policy and use public resources responsibly.
He reminded them that Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution should guide their conduct in promoting and protecting Ghana’s interests abroad.
SOURCE: citinewsroom.com