Vanuatu Trade Commission to Ghana pledges support for Ghanaian youth

The Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Amb. Prof. Hugh K. Aryee reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting “The Ghanaian youth dream” through diverse programs.

He made the statement at the 6th Annual NASAAG Conference, Awards and Start-Up Expo 2025 in Accra. Prof. Aryee stated that this partnership is aimed at promoting youth development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth while connecting young Ghanaians to global opportunities.

A major pillar of this support framework is the AKL Lumi economic system, a pan-African Caribbean digital currency backed by clean energy and designed to stimulate youth entrepreneurship and community transformation. The Commissioner explained that through the African Diaspora Central Bank’s funding ecosystem, Lumi supports educational institutions, start-ups, social impact projects, community development initiatives, and skills training centres. Several organisations and youth-focused initiatives across Africa have already benefited from Lumi funding, including media houses and training institutions.

Amb. Aryee highlighted that the strengthened partnership with NASAAG will enhance the delivery of the annual students’ awards scheme, create additional training and mentorship opportunities, and provide young achievers with access to global networks and emerging economic systems like the Lumi. According to him, linking NASAAG initiatives to broader development programmes allows Ghanaian youth to participate more fully in international opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and institutional capacity building.

The Commissioner also emphasised Vanuatu’s wider role as a partner in global development. The country, renowned for its cultural heritage, political stability, and community-focused approach to growth, provides useful lessons for Ghanaian institutions and youth seeking sustainable models for education, business, and development. Amb. Aryee noted that these partnerships reflect a long-term vision to empower Ghanaian students, institutions, and young entrepreneurs, ensuring that they are equipped to lead Africa’s transformation.

Vanuatu, through the Trade Commission in Ghana, continues to strengthen its support for education, innovation, and sustainable development. Its collaboration with NASAAG and other institutions underscores a commitment to creating pathways for young Ghanaians to gain skills, mentorship, and international exposure, reinforcing the role of youth as drivers of national and continental progress.

Vanuatu is widely recognised as the happiest place on earth, a peaceful island nation with rich cultural traditions, stunning natural landscapes and a philosophy of balanced living. Beyond its scenic beauty, Vanuatu is actively expanding partnerships in global education, tourism, agriculture, digital innovation and green economic transformation. Through the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana, the Pacific nation provides new pathways for Ghanaian students, entrepreneurs and institutions to explore opportunities in travel, training, investment and cultural exchange.