Ambassador-Designates asked to protect Ghanaian interest Abroad
Ambassadors and High Commissioners designated to various countries have been cautioned to make the interest of Ghanaian citizens abroad paramount in the discharge of their duties. The Foreign Affairs Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni was speaking at a 10-day induction seminar for Ambassadors and High Commissioners designates in Accra.
In all thirty-nine Ambassadors, six High Commissioners and a Consular General are attending the seminar. Alhaji Mumuni said as Heads of Mission, it is prudent for them to exhibit high sense of commitment to the purpose for which the President has appointed them.
The Foreign Minister said the induction seminar aims to groom the appointees on the need to promote Ghana's foreign policies and credentials across the world. He also touched on challenges facing some foreign missions saying financial constraint is a major factor. He said this situation contributes to the inability of missions to carry out their programmes. He hoped these challenges would be addressed soon.
In his remarks the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Chris Kpodo congratulated the Heads of Missions on their appointment. He believes that with their experience and expertise on foreign related issues, the appointees would deliver.
He also promised government's support to enable them to attract investors for Ghana and enhance Ghana's image across the globe. Past High Commissioners and Ambassadors were present to share their experiences and serve as resource persons before they begin official duties.
Below is list of Ambassadors and High Commissioners:
1. D.S. Boateng: Cuba
2. Alhaji Abdulai Salifu: Saudi Arabia
3. Johnny Kwadwo: Togo
4. Hodari Okae: Libya
5. Donald Adabire: Mali
6. Chief Mandeaya Bawumia: Burkina Faso
7. Dan Abodakpi: Malaysia
8. Ntow Boateng: Equatorial Guinea
9. Dr. Seth Koranteng: Russia
10. Mrs. Ana Anim: Netherlands
11. Dr. R. B. Turkson: Canada
12. Alhaji Amidu Suleiman: Egypt
13. Valise Akganu: Serbia
14. Mrs. Mariel Cofie: China
15. Alhaji Baba Kamara: Nigeria
16. Lt Col. E.K.T. Donkor (rtd): Ivory Coast
17. C. N Akotey: Morocco
18. Kwame Tenkorang: Japan
19. Robert Teshie-Meson: India
20 James Nnadjie: Zimbabwe
21. Abdulai Yakubu: Senegal
22. Paul Aryene: Germany
23. Mr. Lee Ocran – South Africa
24. Henry Hanson Hali: Israel
25. Dr. Danso Boafo: United Kingdom
26. Mrs. Ellen Nee Wana: Switzerland
27. Yaw Osei: Angola
28. Fedelis Ekar: Spain
29. Daniel Ohene Agyekum: USA
30. M. Ahiable: Benin
31. Hajia Fati Jawula: Denmark
32. Mrs. Margaret Clarke Kwesie: South Korea
33. Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson: Sierra Leone
34. Maj. Gen. Odoteye: Namibia
35. Paul Essel: Australia
36. Mrs. Genevieve Tsegah: France