Saba Zita Benson, Ghana’s Excessive Commissioner to the UK and Eire, mentioned on Sunday at London Metropolis Corridor, the place President Mahama was additionally current, that diaspora is important to nationwide improvement.
Talking on the Diaspora City Corridor, which additionally gathered ministers, dignitaries and enterprise leaders, Mr Benson mentioned Ghanaians overseas convey experience, world networks {and professional} achievements to drive the nation’s social and financial progress.
“Wherever you go within the UK, you uncover your immense potential,” she mentioned, insisting that the event of an interconnected world will depend on its folks at dwelling and overseas.
He counseled the Mahama authorities’s efforts on financial restoration, digital transformation, infrastructure and funding, saying the insurance policies are repositioning Ghana as a aggressive rising financial system. He added that the Excessive Fee has deepened diaspora relations by way of open entry insurance policies, common consultations and improved consular companies reminiscent of passport processing and Ghana Card registration.
Her speech centered on the Ghana-UK Funding Summit, which shall be held at Raffles in London on June 1st and 2nd. Mr Benson mentioned the discussion board would join companies with world buyers, entice international direct funding and facilitate know-how switch, urging the diaspora and enterprise neighborhood to grab the chance.
He additionally appealed to Metropolis Corridor to stay targeted on coverage and nationwide improvement, and inspired Ghanaians with passport, visa or different consular issues to refer them to the related departments of the Excessive Fee. She mentioned continued dialogue between the federal government and the diaspora would strengthen partnerships and help Ghana’s long-term objectives.
