Papa Owusu Ankomah
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland Papa Owusu-Ankomah has advised Ghanaians resident in Norwich, UK, not to feel marginalized in government’s developmental agenda.
He indicated that there would be opportunities in all sectors as the country’s economy continues to expand.
Papa Owusu-Ankomah, therefore, suggested to Ghanaians resident in Norwich and other parts of the UK to get involved in the transformational agenda.
“Over the years, your remittances have helped put up schools, beefed up the economy, but it’s now time for your presence to be felt on the ground,” the High Commissioner stated.
The outreach programme to Norwich saw him visit the offices of Anglia DNA, a state-of-the-art laboratory offering a range of scientific services in DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing for both court-directed and private purposes, which is owned by Dr Thomas Haizel, Ghanaian.
It formed part of efforts by the High Commissioner to meet Ghanaians living in major cities in the UK.
He reiterated government’s commitment to diversifying the economy, citing the ‘Planting for Food and Jobs,’ One District, One Factory,” as some of the programmes Ghanaians in the Diaspora can take advantage of.
The High Commissioner reminded the Ghanaians of the forthcoming forums in Europe aimed at formulating a Diaspora Engagement Policy (DEP) to inform how government would harnesses the skills and talents of its citizens abroad.
The High Commissioner was accompanied by Joyce Asamoah Koranteng, Minister Counsellor for the Commonwealth and Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Addo, Head of Trade and Investment, Adoma Dennis, Counsellor for Welfare and Consular and Dodzie Numekevor, Head of Public Affairs and Information at the High Commission.