President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in five new ambassadors, charging them to represent Ghana abroad with a clear focus on results-driven diplomacy that supports the country’s economic growth and development agenda.
Speaking at the ceremony at the Jubilee House on Monday, February 9, President Mahama urged the envoys to align their work with what he described as a national “reset agenda,” calling on them to go beyond routine diplomatic functions and pursue more purposeful engagement.
“As heads of mission, you are expected to reflect this reset by moving from passive representation to purposeful engagement, from routine reporting to proactive problem-solving, and from mere presence to real impact,” he said.
The President stressed that the success of Ghana’s foreign missions must be measured by how closely they advance national development priorities, particularly in the area of economic diplomacy.
The newly sworn-in ambassadors are:
- Alhaji Said Saleh Sinare, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Lt. Col. Al Hajj Umar Sanda Ahmed, Ambassador to the Republic of Mali
- Mr. Kofi Attor, Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba
- Mr. Emmanuel Opeku, Ambassador-in-Situ
- Mrs. Regina Appiah-Sam, High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta
President Mahama noted that diplomacy in today’s global environment demands more than ceremonial duties. He said ambassadors are expected to actively seek opportunities for Ghanaian businesses, strengthen bilateral trade relations, and anticipate challenges that could affect the country’s interests.
“Your mission plans must be firmly aligned with Ghana’s development priorities,” he added.