The Executive Secretary of the presidency, Nana Bediatuo Asante has been appointed as an Ambassador-at-large.
An ambassador-at-large is a high-ranking diplomat who represents their country but is not assigned to a specific embassy or country.
This new appointment adds to Nana Asante Bediatuo’s current role as the Executive Secretary at the Presidency, a position he has held since 2017.
President Akufo-Addo conferred on the executive secretary the new appointment during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on Monday, June 24 where he also presented letters of credence to nine newly appointed diplomats.
Among those appointed are Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria; Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Oduntun, High Commissioner-designate to South Africa; Mr Ernest Yaw Amporful, High Commissioner-designate to Rwanda; Major General Nicholas Peter Andoh, Ambassador-designate to Türkiye; Mr Henry Tachie-Menson, Ambassador-designate to Belgium and the EU; Mrs Charity Gbedawo, Ambassador-designate to Morocco; Ms Abigail Naa Adzoko Kwashi, Ambassador-designate to Norway; Dr Robert Afriyie, Ambassador-designate to Ethiopia and the African Union; and Nana Bediatuo Asante, Ambassador-at-Large.
Addressing the new appointees, President Akufo-Addo charged them to uphold their primary responsibility in promoting the image of Ghana “as a stable, peaceful, and forward-looking country,”
He said they are to engage with their host nations to foster strong bilateral relationships, attract investments and advocate the interests of Ghana.
President Akufo-Addo added “High Commissioners-designate and Ambassadors-designate, your postings have come at a particularly critical juncture not only in global affairs but also in the journey of our nation’s development.”
The world is gradually emerging from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left a profound impact on all facets of life.”
Source: Aba Aikins/ATLFMNEWS
