{
  "id": 3696590,
  "title": "Veep urges Ghanaians abroad to register with diplomatic missions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/veep-urges-ghanaians-abroad-to-register-with-diplomatic-missions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T07:44:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/veep-urges-ghanaians-abroad-to-register-with-diplomatic-missions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has encouraged Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghanaian diplomatic missions. This registration would allow the government to better understand their needs and provide necessary support, she said. The Vice President emphasized that Ghanaians are always important to the country, regardless of where they reside. During her visit to Rwanda, she met with members of the Ghanaian community to discuss the government's efforts to enhance their lives and to listen to their concerns. Opoku-Agyemang stated that the government's development agenda aimed at ensuring that national development benefits reached the majority of Ghanaians. The country had faced a challenging economic situation with high inflation, weak cedi, and substantial public debt. The government was working to stabilize the economy, reduce debt, and allocate resources to critical sectors such as transportation, healthcare, and education. Regarding healthcare, the Vice President highlighted the need for more focus on preventive care, especially in managing chronic diseases. She also stressed the importance of equipping hospitals with appropriate facilities and equipment to enhance healthcare delivery quality. In the education sector, the government was addressing infrastructure challenges in basic schools and providing students with science and vocational equipment. Ensuring safe and welcoming school environments was also a priority, as poor infrastructure could deter students from attending and impact their progress. The Vice President called for greater recognition of technical and vocational education, suggesting that secondary education should be diversified to allow young people to select courses and careers aligned with their interests and abilities. Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged the valuable contributions of Ghanaians abroad to national development and urged them to continue supporting the country. Ghana's High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ernest Yaw Amporful, affirmed the government's commitment to the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad. He praised the Ghanaian community in Rwanda for their positive image of Ghana and their contributions to Rwanda's development. Amporful noted that Ghanaians in Rwanda contribute through professional work, businesses, entrepreneurship, education, and community activities. The mission would continue to offer consular assistance, protect the interests of Ghanaians, and strengthen ties between the Ghanaian community and Rwandan authorities. Samuel Abban, president of the Ghanaian Community in Rwanda, thanked the Vice President for meeting with the community and discussed their concerns. He commended the High Commissioner's open-door policy and ongoing support for Ghanaians in Rwanda. Abban urged community members to maintain Ghana's good reputation and strengthen the friendship between Ghana and Rwanda.",
  "summary": "Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghanaian diplomatic missions to enable the government to better understand their needs and provide the necessary support. She said Ghanaians remained an important part of the country, regardless of where they lived. The Vice President made the call when she engaged … The post Veep urges Ghanaians…",
  "key_points": [
    "Registration aims to better understand needs and provide necessary support.",
    "Ghanaian community in Rwanda praised for positive image and contributions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}