ACCRA – Ghana’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners have completed a five-day orientation program with a call from top government officials to translate foreign policy into tangible national benefits. The program, which was a conference for Heads of Mission and an orientation for the new envoys, concluded on Friday, September 5, 2025, with a dinner and awards ceremony. The event, hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was attended by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu. The Minister for African Integration and Foreign Affairs of Senegal, Mrs. Yassine Fall, was also in attendance.
In his closing address, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah urged the envoys to uphold the core principles of Ghana’s foreign policy and ensure their work leads to concrete benefits for the nation. Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa stated that the envoys had been comprehensively briefed on a wide range of subjects, preparing them to take up their leadership roles and contribute to national development. Guest of honor Yassine Fall of Senegal congratulated the new appointees and reminded them of their responsibility as diplomatic agents to build bridges and promote international relations, noting that continental challenges could be seen as opportunities.
The ceremony also celebrated the contributions of five distinguished statesmen in Ghana’s diplomatic history. Ambassadors Richard Maximillian Akwei, James Victor Gbeho, Dr. Obed Asamoah, Dr. Ibn Chambas, and Ambassador Chris Kpodo were honored for their invaluable and selfless service to the nation. Their years of dedication were recognized for leaving a lasting legacy in the country’s diplomacy.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
