18 envoys are sworn in by Mahama, who assigns them results-driven diplomatic duties.

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18 new envoys have been sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama, who has given them the Resetting Ghana Agenda task of promoting Ghana, luring investments, and producing quantifiable outcomes.

According to the President, the framework will guarantee accountability and definite results, outlining the missions’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

“I will monitor progress under this framework as part of our commitment to results‑oriented diplomacy, these KPIs are not mere bureaucratic tools; they are instruments to ensure that every action our missions take contributes directly to advancing Ghana’s national priorities,” he said.

“Guard the public purse with diligence and ensure that efficiency, service, and ethical governance, which are the very values we are entrenching at home, shine through in every mission abroad,” he added.

He reminded the high commissioners and ambassadors that their stewardship of public resources must be guided by the Public Financial Management Act and other applicable rules.

Ghana spends about $15 million a year on renting diplomatic buildings overseas, which President Mahama criticized. He claims that it needs to be reversed right away since it is not a prudent use of government funds.

He said that the STRIDE proposal, which calls for the nation to develop its own properties, had been approved by the Cabinet.

Twelve ambassadors, three high commissioners, two ambassadors-in-situ, and one ambassador-at-large make up the 18 appointments. Among them are:

1. Sabah Zita Benson, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
2. Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ambassador to the United States
3. Mavis Ama Frimpong, Ambassador to France
4. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, High Commissioner to Nigeria
5. Koma-Steem Jehu Appiah, Ambassador to the Russian Federation
6. Kojo Bonsu, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China
7. Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
8. Ohene Adjei, Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany
9. Abdul Nasiru-Deen, Ambassador to Turkey
10. Margaret Miewien Chebere, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark
11. Labik Joseph Yaani, Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
12. Nii Amasah Namoale, Ambassador to Brazil
13. Kwasi Obiri-Danso, High Commissioner to India
14. Samuel Yao Kumah, Ambassador to New York, United States of America
15. Godwin Baletum Amonzem, Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia
16. Aikins Abrokwa, Ambassador-in-situ, Director of State Protocol
17. Gustav Kwaku Sefe Dovlo, Ambassador-in-situ, Chief of State Protocol
18. Patience Kokui Gameli-Kwame, Ambassador-at-Large, Deputy Director-General, Research Department

As they take on their responsibilities, President Mahama asked the envoys to give priority to trade facilitation, investment mobilization, diaspora involvement, and effective consular services.

Source: newsthemegh.com