The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has admonished Ghana’s newly appointed envoys to be strategic and dedicated in their roles while representing the country.
He also urged them to advance Ghana’s foreign policy of peace, security, cooperation, and African progress.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Conference of Heads of Mission and the orientation program for new envoys in Accra on Friday, September 5, 2025, he advised the newly appointed envoys to foster partnerships, seize opportunities, and protect Ghana’s interests in ways that advance prosperity and global influence.
He went on to state that the envoys must pursue a forward-looking, proactive, and economically driven foreign policy tailored for the 21st century.
Mr. Debrah added that there was a need for them to prioritize industrialization, trade, value addition, investment, and partnerships that would translate into jobs, technology transfer, and sustainable development for the nation.
“Distinguished envoys, the task before you is great. You are the standard-bearers of Ghana’s reinvigorated foreign policy vision. Embrace economic diplomacy, champion African unity and integration, engage our diaspora meaningfully, and protect the welfare of every Ghanaian abroad.
“Advocate for our climate interests and work with integrity, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to our national interest,” he stated.
“As envoys of Ghana, go and represent our nation with pride and vision. Foster partnerships, seize opportunities, and protect the interests that will prepare Ghana for greater prosperity and global influence,” he said.
On her part, the Minister for African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal congratulated the envoys on their appointment and reminded them that as diplomatic agents, they have a responsibility to build bridges to promote relations.
She highlighted some challenges on the continent and stated that they could also be opportunities, depending on how they are addressed.
The five-day Conference of Heads of Mission and Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Envoys of Ghana was officially closed on Friday, September 5, 2025, by the Chief of Staff, Honourable Julius Debrah, at a Dinner and Awards Ceremony hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP).
The event was graced by the Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, and the Minister for African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal, Her Excellency Mrs. Yassine Fall.
Awards were presented to five statesmen who have distinguished themselves in a stellar manner in their public service.
The awardees were Ambassador Richard Maximillian Akwei, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, Dr. Obed Asamoah, Dr. Ibn Chambas, and Ambassador Chris Kpodo.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana