Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasised the pivotal role of the African diaspora in the country's economic recovery, historical justice, and long-term transformation agenda.
Speaking at the closing of the 2025 Diaspora Summit in Accra, she highlighted Ghana's deliberate focus on history, justice, and responsibility in its national and continental engagements.
The Vice President underscored that reparations are complex issues requiring structured, persistent, and credible leadership, rather than mere moral demands.
She noted that the diaspora's contributions through remittances, investments, skills transfer, and cultural preservation have earned them the designation as Ghana's "17th region".
Prof Opoku-Agyemang stressed that Ghana's reset agenda relies heavily on strong partnerships with the diaspora, citing ongoing economic reforms that have led to declining inflation, improving foreign reserves, and growing investor confidence.
She expressed the government's commitment to strengthening diaspora-friendly policies and creating pathways for return, investment, and collaboration.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa described the summit as a watershed moment, laying the groundwork for a permanent framework to mainstream diaspora involvement in national development.
He noted that participants identified regulatory and legal barriers limiting diaspora investment and called for reforms to unlock their full potential.
Story by Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
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