{
  "id": 14979689,
  "title": "Mahama charges new ambassadors to prioritise trade, investment and welfare of Ghanaians abroad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mahama-charges-new-ambassadors-to-prioritise-trade-investment-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:51:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mahama-charges-new-ambassadors-to-prioritise-trade-investment-and-welfare-of-ghanaians-abroad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the four freshly appointed ambassadors to focus their diplomatic efforts on trade growth, investment attraction, and the well-being of Ghanaians residing overseas. This directive was given at their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, as part of Ghana's Reset Agenda. The newly appointed envoys are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo in Angola, Louis Kwame Obeng in Qatar, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable in Israel, and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla, who serves as Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.\n\nMahama emphasized that Ghanaian missions must actively seek partnerships that yield concrete economic benefits, such as facilitating local businesses' access to foreign markets and luring investors whose interests align with the nation's development goals. He stressed that the success of Ghana's economic diplomacy can be measured by the investments, opportunities, and jobs generated through international collaborations. Additionally, Mahama urged the envoys to promote the local processing of Ghana's natural resources and encourage investment in productive industries to ensure the country retains a larger share of value from its resources. Regarding consular services, he urged the ambassadors to enhance support for Ghanaians living abroad, ensuring their welfare remains a priority for the diplomatic missions.\n\nThe President also highlighted Ghana's application for partnership with the BRICS countries, stating that it aims to expand the country's development partnerships and strengthen cooperation among emerging economies. He mentioned that this initiative could create opportunities in trade, investment, industrialization, and value addition without compromising existing relationships with traditional partners. Addressing Ghana's relations with the Middle East, Mahama instructed the new ambassador to Israel, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to uphold Ghana's stance on Palestine. He reiterated that Ghana recognizes the sovereign State of Palestine and supports a peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine within internationally recognized borders. Mahama reiterated that Ghana's international engagements must abide by international law, protect civilians, and uphold human dignity. He tasked the four envoys to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adhere to government policies, and ensure the responsible use of public resources, guided by Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has urged four newly appointed ambassadors to make trade expansion, investment attraction and the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad central to their diplomatic work. He gave the directive at their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, stressing the need for their activities to support the government’s […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}