Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s new Foreign Minister, has made a strong start to his tenure, holding a staff durbar with the talented team at the Foreign Ministry on his first day in office. Ablakwa assured the staff that their welfare would remain a top priority, promising that enhancements would not be compromised.
Wasting no time, Ablakwa inaugurated two crucial committees focused on Passport Reforms and Safe Jobs Migration. His vision is to create a modernized Passport Office that operates 24/7, eliminating the notorious “goro boys” and streamlining the application process with a fairer and more affordable fee regime. The new system will also remove biometric bottlenecks and ensure convenient direct passport deliveries by courier across the country.
OKUDZETO Ablakwa is also committed to facilitating safer job migration opportunities for Ghanaian youth abroad. He aims to establish a bilateral framework with other governments, ensuring that employment opportunities are created in a regulated environment, free from exploitation and human rights violations. This move is expected to promote safe, regular, and orderly migration, aligning with global efforts to address the challenges of migration.
With these reforms, Ablakwa is set to assist President Mahama in achieving his vision of resetting Ghana’s foreign relations. The Foreign Ministry, under Ablakwa’s leadership, is poised to work tirelessly for the benefit of all Ghanaians. As he promised, more exciting reforms are on the horizon, and Ghanaians can expect significant positive changes in the coming days.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
