Mahama swears in four envoys, urges focus on investment and citizen welfare

Four envoys commissioned

President John Dramani Mahama swore in four envoys at Jubilee House on October 16, 2026, urging them to align their missions with Ghana’s economic and development priorities under the government’s Reset Agenda. MyJoyOnline+1

The appointees are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo to Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng to Qatar; Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable to Israel; and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla as Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland. MyJoyOnline+1

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Investment and local processing

Mahama said diplomatic missions should identify investors whose interests align with Ghana’s priorities, help Ghanaian businesses enter foreign markets and build partnerships supporting skills development, research and technology transfer. He said economic diplomacy should be judged by the investment, jobs and opportunities it generates. MyJoyOnline+1

He urged the envoys to attract investment and expertise for local processing of natural resources, highlighting the Ghana Gold Board and efforts to process lithium, bauxite and manganese locally. He linked their work to the government’s 24-hour Economy policy and Big Push infrastructure programme. The High Street Jour…+1

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Protecting Ghanaians abroad

Mahama called for accessible, efficient consular services and said assistance to citizens in distress must be a priority. He also urged missions to make it easier for Ghanaians abroad to invest in the country and share their skills. The High Street Jour…+1

He directed the envoy to Qatar to oversee implementation of the bilateral labour-mobility agreement, with safeguards for Ghanaian workers’ rights, welfare and working conditions. The envoy to Israel was tasked with finalising a labour-mobility framework for Ghanaian health professionals that protects their rights while safeguarding Ghana’s domestic healthcare workforce. The High Street Jour…+1

The Israel mission was also assigned to oversee the safety and technical training of Ghanaian agricultural interns in the MASHAV programme and explore cooperation in water management and agricultural technology. The High Street Jour…

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Broader diplomatic priorities

Mahama said Ghana’s application for partnership with BRICS was intended to broaden development cooperation and open opportunities for trade, investment and industrialisation without undermining relations with traditional partners. MyJoyOnline+1

He directed the envoy to Angola to expand trade and convene the seventh Ghana-Angola joint cooperation commission in 2027. Ghana’s representative in Geneva was tasked with advancing health sovereignty, equitable access to medical technology and economic fairness for developing countries. The High Street Jour…+1

Mahama also instructed the envoy to Israel to uphold Ghana’s recognition of Palestine and support for a two-state solution. He said Ghana’s international engagements must uphold international law, protect civilians and respect human dignity. MyJoyOnline

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