The Executive Secretary of President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has been named an Ambassador-at-Large.

At a ceremony held at the Jubilee House, Nana Bediatuo Asante—who has been the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017—was officially appointed to his new position. President Akufo-Addo urged the nine recently appointed diplomats to actively advance Ghana’s interests and reputation overseas as he delivered their credentials to them at this event.

Three High Commissioners and five Ambassadors make up the group of appointees, all of whom have been given the vital responsibility of representing Ghana in other nations and international organizations.

The recently designated envoys are: Mr. Henry Tachie-Menson, the ambassador-designate to Belgium and the EU; Mrs. Charity Gbedawo, the ambassador-designate to Morocco; Ms. Abigail Naa Adzoko Kwashi, the ambassador-designate to Norway; Dr. Robert Afriyie, the ambassador-designate to Ethiopia and the African Union; Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Oduntun, the high commissioner-designate to South Africa; Mr. Ernest Yaw Amporful, the high commissioner-designate to Rwanda; Major General Nicholas Peter Andoh, the ambassador-designate to Türkiye; and Nana Bediatuo Asante, the ambassador-at-Large.

President Akufo-Addo stressed in his speech how important these diplomats will be to furthering Ghana’s goals and improving its standing abroad. He said, “Your main duty is to advance Ghana’s reputation as a stable, peaceful, and progressive nation.”

“This entails engaging with your host nations to foster strong bilateral relationships, attract investments, and advocate for the interests of Ghana.”

In view of the global difficulties posed by the COVID-19 epidemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the President emphasized the significance of encouraging international cooperation and strengthening diplomatic ties. He emphasized that in order for Ghana to successfully manage these difficulties, strong relationships with other countries are essential.

“High Commissioners-designate and Ambassadors-designate, your postings have come at a particularly critical juncture not only in global affairs but also in the journey of our nation’s development,” President Akufo-Addo noted. “The world is gradually emerging from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left a profound impact on all facets of life.”