The Ghanaian authorities has accepted the primary wave of Ghanaian nationals who fled South Africa following latest xenophobic assaults within the nation.
The evacuees arrived on Might 27, 2026 and had been greeted by Chief of Employees Julius Debra, Minister of Overseas Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Deputy Minister of Overseas Affairs James Gyakye Quayson and different senior authorities officers.
Welcoming the returnees on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Debra stated the federal government stays dedicated to the safety of Ghanaians and believes evacuation is important to make sure their security amid the tough circumstances in South Africa.
He additionally assured the federal government’s assist to facilitate the reintegration of displaced individuals.
The Minister of Overseas Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the federal government’s willpower to guard the welfare, dignity and safety of Ghanaians wherever they’re.
He praised the function of establishments such because the Ministry of Gender, Youngsters and Social Safety and the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Group (NADMO) within the evacuation train.
Based on the minister, every evacuee will obtain psychosocial and medical assist in addition to reintegration allowances to assist rebuild their lives.
The evacuees expressed their gratitude to the federal government for the help, intervention and welcome supplied upon their arrival.
