President Mahama Commissions Four Ambassadors, with a Task to Drive Investments and Trade
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned four ambassadors-designate to represent Ghana in Angola, Qatar, Israel and Switzerland, charging them to use their diplomatic assignments to attract investments, expand trade and create economic opportunities for the country.
The President gave the charge during the commissioning ceremony, where he urged the envoys to make economic diplomacy a central part of their work by identifying investors whose interests align with Ghana’s development priorities and helping Ghanaian businesses access foreign markets.
“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 stated.
President Mahama said the success of Ghana’s diplomatic missions must be measured by the practical benefits they deliver to the people, including investments, employment opportunities, technology transfer and stronger business partnerships.
He urged the ambassadors to follow through on agreements and investment proposals, identify obstacles early and work with their parent ministry and relevant institutions to resolve challenges that could prevent partnerships from producing results.
The four envoys are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng, Ambassador-designate to the State of Qatar; Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, Ambassador-designate to the State of Israel; and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla, Permanent Representative-designate to Switzerland.
President Mahama said Ghana’s diplomatic engagement must respond to changes in the international environment, including shifting alliances, growing trade restrictions and increasing competition over technology and natural resources.
He called on the envoys to protect Ghana’s national interests while building partnerships that strengthen the country’s capacity to produce, compete internationally and retain greater value from its natural resources.
The President also cited the Ghana Gold Board and efforts to promote local processing of critical minerals, including lithium, bauxite and manganese, as part of the government’s drive to expand domestic production and create lasting employment.
He urged the ambassadors to attract the investment and expertise needed to turn Ghana’s natural resources into productive industries, adding that economic diplomacy must contribute directly to the country’s development priorities.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
