President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday swore in 18 new envoys and charged them to deliver results-driven diplomacy under the Resetting Ghana Agenda.
To ensure accountability and measurable outcomes, the President outlined clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all missions abroad and emphasised that must be strict adherence to the Public Financial Management Act in the stewardship of public resources.
“The KPIs are not mere bureaucratic tools; they are instruments to ensure that every action our missions take contributes directly to advancing Ghana’s national priorities,” the President said.
The President also announced Cabinet’s approval of the STRIDE initiative to develop Ghana’s own diplomatic properties, reversing the more than $15 million spent annually on rentals.
The new envoys are:
1. Sabah Zita Benson, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
2. Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ambassador to the United States
3. Mavis Ama Frimpong, Ambassador to France
4. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, High Commissioner to Nigeria
5. Koma-Steem Jehu Appiah, Ambassador to the Russian Federation
6. Kojo Bonsu, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China
7. Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
8. Ohene Adjei, Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany
9. Abdul Nasiru-Deen, Ambassador to Turkey
10. Margaret Miewien Chebere, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark
11. Labik Joseph Yaani, Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
12. Nii Amasah Namoale, Ambassador to Brazil
13. Kwasi Obiri-Danso, High Commissioner to India
14. Samuel Yao Kumah, Ambassador to New York, United States of America
15. Godwin Baletum Amonzem, Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia
16. Aikins Abrokwa, Ambassador-in-situ, Director of State Protocol
17. Gustav Kwaku Sefe Dovlo, Ambassador-in-situ, Chief of State Protocol
18. Patience Kokui Gameli-Kwame, Ambassador-at-Large, Deputy Director-General, Research Department
The President also congratulated the newly sworn-in ambassadors and high commissioners and wished them success as they project Ghana’s image, deepen partnerships, attract investments, and deliver measurable results for the Ghanaian people.
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Meanwhile, Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.
He made the call on September 4, 2025, at the Conference of Heads of Mission and Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Envoys of Ghana, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
The gathering brought together envoys and experts from key national sectors to deliberate on strategies to advance Ghana’s Economic Diplomacy Agenda, a central pillar of the government’s reset plan.
Delivering his address, he identified strategic investment opportunities within the sports and recreation sector.
These, he said, include infrastructure development and facility management, fitness and health promotion industries, youth academies for talent identification and development, as well as sports apparel and equipment manufacturing and distribution.
The Minister encouraged envoys to actively explore Public–Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements in these areas, assuring them of government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for collaboration.
The Minister also outlined a series of policy interventions aimed at strengthening the sector. These include:
The Sports Development Fund, which has received Cabinet approval and is expected to be laid before Parliament. The Fund, he explained, is designed to provide a sustainable solution to the long-term financing challenges facing sports and recreation.
The National Recreation and Wellness Programme, anchored on National Aerobics Day and community-based integration initiatives, to promote mass participation, wellness, and inclusiveness across the country.
The School Sports Revitalisation Agenda, which will establish systematic U12–U20 pathways in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, and tertiary institutions to restore Ghana’s grassroots sporting culture.
The MP for Buem Constituency stressed that these initiatives are part of government’s broader commitment to reset Ghana’s sports and recreation landscape, ensure sustainability through partnerships, and position the country as a competitive global hub for sports diplomacy, talent development, and investment opportunities.
