President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 11 newly appointed envoys, urging them to project Ghana’s long-standing identity as a stable, peaceful, and influential voice in Africa and beyond.
The ceremony, held at the Presidency in Accra, marked the official deployment of ambassadors and high commissioners to missions across Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East.
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Those commissioned include Mrs Theresa Adjei Mensah (Czech Republic), Dr Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo (Senegal), Mrs Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey (Italy), Mr Kenneth Akibate (Burkina Faso), and Mr Paul Evans Aidoo (Kenya).
The rest are Professor Solomon Korantwi-Barimah (Egypt), Brigadier General Alhassan Abu, rtd (Ivory Coast), Madam Doris Adzo Denyo Brese (Australia), Ms Elizabeth Nyantakyi (Zambia), Mr Edison Mensah Agbenyegah (Netherlands), and Mr Edward Kwaku Cofie (Algeria).
Addressing the diplomats, President Mahama stressed that they were stepping into office at a time when global relations were being rapidly reshaped by new technologies, shifting alliances, climate pressures, and economic transitions.
He said diplomacy now demanded agility, strategic engagement, and results that directly translated into national benefit.
“Diplomacy today is highly dynamic and demands strategic thinking, strong partnerships, and measurable impact,” he said. “In this evolving world, Ghana must remain visible, influential, and respected.”
He urged the envoys to uphold Ghana’s tradition of peace and democracy while advancing the Pan-African vision championed since the era of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
That legacy, he said, required them to represent Ghana as a leader marked by fairness and unwavering commitment to Africa’s collective progress.
The President emphasised that the modern diplomatic mandate had moved beyond ceremonial duties. Every engagement abroad must contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation, he said, highlighting trade expansion, investment attraction, tourism promotion, technology transfer, business support, and efficient consular services as key expectations.
“Our missions must operate as vibrant centres for economic diplomacy,” he said. “Each embassy must function as a hub of opportunity, connecting Ghana to global markets, knowledge, and capital.”
President Mahama further noted that the envoys were assuming their roles at a pivotal moment under the government’s Reset Agenda, which seeks to rebuild public confidence, reinforce institutional discipline, and strengthen the foundations for job creation and economic recovery.
He underscored that accountability and measurable outcomes were non-negotiable for all public officials, whether serving locally or internationally.
