President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in five new ambassadors to represent Ghana Abroad, tasking them to immediately advance the country’s economic interests on the global market.
The newly appointed envoys will serve in the following countries:
1. Alhaji Said Saleh Sinare, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. Lt. Col. Al Hajj Umar Sanda Ahmed, Ambassador to the Republic of Mali
3. M r . Kofi Attor Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba
4. Mr Emmanuel Opeku Ambassador-in-Situ
5. Mrs. Regina Appiah-Sam, High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta
At the swearing-in ceremony on February 9, the President charged the ambassadors to pursue economic diplomacy to attract foreign investment.
He underscored the role of diplomatic missions strengthening bilateral relations and supporting national development priorities.
“Ghana’s diplomacy will be judged not by ceremony alone, but by results. Your work must translate into jobs, growth, opportunities, security and measurable benefits for our people. You are expected to pursue economic diplomacy with urgency by attracting strategic investments, expanding non-traditional exports, promoting tourism, facilitating innovation and technology transfer and strengthening Ghana’s competitiveness in global markets,” the President said.
He added that, “Every partnership you build, every market you open and every investor you attract must serve a broader national purpose. The government has embarked on a reset agenda grounded in integrity, efficiency, accountability and results-driven governance.
As head of mission, you are required to reflect this national reset by moving from passive representation to purposeful engagement, from routine reporting to proactive problem-solving and from presence to impact.”
“Your mission plans must be firmly aligned with Ghana’s development priorities,” President Mahama stressed.
