President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 11 new envoys, charging them to promote Ghana’s image as a beacon of peace and stability in Africa.
The newly commissioned envoys include: Mrs Theresa Adjei Mensah, Ambassador to the Czech Republic; Dr Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo, Ambassador to Senegal; Mrs Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey, Ambassador to Italy; Mr Kenneth Akibate, Ambassador to Burkina Faso and Mr Paul Evans Aidoo, High Commissioner to Kenya.
The rest are Professor Solomon Korantwi-Barimah, Ambassador to Egypt; Brigadier General Alhassan Abu (rtd), Ambassador to the Ivory Coast; Madam Doris Adzo Denyo Brese, High Commissioner to Australia; Ms Elizabeth Nyantakyi, High Commissioner to Zambia; Mr Edison Mensah Agbenyegah, Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands; and Mr Edward Kwaku Cofie, Ambassador to Algeria.
President Mahama, in his address to the envoys at the Presidency in Accra, said they were assuming office at a time when the global landscape was shifting rapidly.
He noted that new technologies, geopolitical realignments, climate-related challenges, and economic transitions were transforming the way nations interact.
“Diplomacy today is highly dynamic and demands strategic thinking, strong partnerships, and measurable impact. In this evolving world, Ghana must remain visible, influential, and respected,” he said.
“Our country has long been known as a beacon of peace, stability, and democracy. We must sustain this reputation and build upon it.”
The President said since the era of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana had carried an enduring vision of an Africa that was strong, that was united, sovereign, and capable of defining its own destiny and future.
“As you take up your positions, you carry forward that legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah,” he stated.
“Wherever you serve, Ghana must be known for leadership, for fairness, and unwavering commitment to the Pan-African cause.”
He said diplomacy today was no longer confined to protocol, representation, and champagne drinking.
President Mahama said the envoys’ mandate was to help deliver growth at home through effective engagement abroad.
He noted that every meeting, every partnership pursued, and every investor convinced must be aimed at contributing to Ghana’s transformation.
He said the envoys were expected to facilitate increased trade and market access for Ghana, attract sustainable investment into strategic areas such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, technology, and health, promote tourism and Ghana’s cultural heritage, facilitate technology transfer and innovation, and support Ghanaian businesses seeking opportunities abroad, and also provide efficient consular services to Ghanaian citizens living outside the country.
“Our missions must operate as vibrant centers for economic diplomacy. Each embassy must function as a hub of opportunity, connecting Ghana to global markets, knowledge, and capital.”
He reiterated that the envoys were assuming office at a crucial moment in their nation’s journey.
He said through the Reset Agenda, the government was rebuilding confidence in governance, restoring discipline within public institutions, and strengthening the foundation of growth and job creation.
He said the agenda demanded accountability, transparency, and measurable results from all public officials, whether serving at home or abroad.
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