Forty-one Ghanaians displaced by xenophobic violence in South Africa have arrived in the country’s capital, Accra, as part of the government’s ongoing repatriation exercise.
The group landed at Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday and was met by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several public institutions.
Head of the Ministry’s Delivery Unit, Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa, received the arrivals on behalf of the government.
He assured them that authorities would continue to provide assistance aimed at protecting their wellbeing and helping them settle back into their communities.
He urged the returnees to approach the next stage of their lives with confidence and apply their skills and experience toward rebuilding their livelihoods and supporting Ghana’s development.
According to the ambassador, arrangements had been made with relevant agencies and other partners to assist the group during the reintegration process.
Representatives of the National Disaster Management Organisation, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Health Service, Port Health Authority, Ghana Red Cross Society and the Ghana Armed Forces also participated in the reception.
The returnees thanked the government for arranging their departure from South Africa and for supporting them during the evacuation.
Their arrival brings to the latest phase of Ghana’s efforts to assist nationals affected by xenophobic attacks in the country.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong