City of Prince George in Canada holds second annual Ghana flag-raising ceremony

The City of Prince George in British Columbia, Canada, has held its second annual Ghana flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to commemorate Ghana’s Independence Day and celebrate its growing relationship with the Ghanaian community.

The ceremony reaffirmed the City’s proclamation of March 6 as Ghana Day, recognising the contributions of Ghanaians living in the northern British Columbia community.

Mayor Simon Yu said the flag-raising ceremony underscored the City’s commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion.

He noted that the Ghanaian community had made significant contributions to the social, educational and economic life of Prince George.

The continued celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day through the flag-raising tradition, therefore, demonstrated the City’s embrace of multiculturalism.

Eddie Ameh, President of the Ghanaian Association of Prince George, expressed appreciation to the City authorities for recognising the Ghanaian community.

“This is a great honour for the Ghanaian community here in Prince George to have our flag raised for the second consecutive time. We’re grateful to the Mayor and the City for this historic moment,” he said.



Ameh said the Association planned to further strengthen the community’s cultural presence in the city.

“For the foreseeable future, we plan to build a community centre for the Ghanaian community here to teach Ghanaian culture,” he added.

This year’s ceremony coincided with the 111th Anniversary of the City, giving the event added significance.

To mark the occasion, the Ghanaian Association of Prince George presented the City with a traditional commemorative plaque as a symbol of appreciation.

The plaque also celebrated the City’s long-standing history and its inclusive relationship with the Ghanaian community.

The ceremony attracted families, students, city officials, and residents from across the community. Participants described the event as symbolic, reflecting civic pride, cultural heritage, and shared community values.

Later in the evening, celebrations continued with a ‘Dinner and Dance Gala’ to mark Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary.

The highlight of the event was a special tribute to Jacob Madjitey, one of the earliest Ghanaian residents in Prince George.

Madjitey, who has lived there for more than 35 years, was honoured for supporting Ghanaian newcomers and students and for his leadership within the community.

The Association said his dedication over the years had helped many Ghanaian residents settle and integrate into life in the city.

The recognition drew applause from attendees who described him as a respected pillar of the Ghanaian community.

Prince George is home to a growing number of Ghanaian residents, including students, professionals and families.

Community leaders said the annual flag-raising ceremony continued to strengthen cultural ties between the city and the Ghanaian diaspora.

They expressed the hope that the tradition would continue for many years as a symbol of friendship and shared values.

As the Ghanaian flag was raised alongside the Canadian and provincial flags, participants said the moment reflected the strong and growing bond between Prince George and the Ghanaian community.