Mahama pushes economic reset as five envoys take office

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in five newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners, directing them to prioritise economic diplomacy and aggressively promote Ghana’s interests on the global stage.

The envoys, who will represent Ghana in Saudi Arabia, Mali, Cuba, and Malta, were sworn in at a brief ceremony where the President emphasised the need for diplomatic missions to move beyond ceremonial roles and actively support national development.

Addressing the diplomats, President Mahama stressed that their postings come at a critical time when Ghana must leverage international partnerships to attract investment, expand trade opportunities and strengthen bilateral cooperation.

“As heads of mission, you are required to reflect this national reset agenda 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,” the President said.

He noted that Ghana’s foreign missions must serve as strategic platforms for economic engagement, adding that ambassadors are expected to play a key role in positioning the country as an attractive destination for investors and development partners.

The newly sworn-in envoys 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.

The appointments form part of the Mahama administration’s broader foreign policy approach aimed at aligning diplomacy with economic growth and national development priorities.

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