President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Nana Bediatuo Asante, his long-serving Executive Secretary, as an Ambassador-at-Large.

The announcement came during a formal ceremony at Jubilee House, where the President also commissioned nine other diplomats to represent Ghana across the globe.

The cohort of newly appointed officials includes three High Commissioners and five Ambassadors, each tasked with the pivotal role of fostering Ghana's relations worldwide.

Among them are Vice Admiral Seth Amoama heading to Nigeria, Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Oduntun to South Africa, Mr. Ernest Yaw Amporful to Rwanda, Major General Nicholas Peter Andoh to Türkiye, Mr. Henry Tachie-Menson to Belgium and the EU, Mrs. Charity Gbedawo to Morocco, Ms. Abigail Naa Adzoko Kwashi to Norway, Dr. Robert Afriyie to Ethiopia and the African Union, and Nana Bediatuo Asante in his expansive new role.

President Akufo-Addo charged the envoys with the mission to elevate Ghana's stature as a beacon of stability and progress. He underscored the importance of nurturing bilateral ties, drawing investments, and championing Ghana's interests on the international stage.

The President's address highlighted the strategic timing of these appointments, as the world recovers from the pandemic's shadow and faces geopolitical tensions. He pointed out the necessity for Ghana to solidify international alliances to surmount these global challenges.

Moreover, President Akufo-Addo called on the diplomats to actively connect with the Ghanaian diaspora, whose contributions are integral to the nation's economy and cultural legacy. He emphasized the dual benefit of providing a sense of belonging to overseas Ghanaians and tapping into their potential to further national development.

The diplomats' agenda also includes tackling pressing global concerns such as armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change, and illicit financial flows. The President stressed the imperative of collaborative efforts to address these issues.

As the envoys set out on their diplomatic ventures, they carry with them the collective hopes of Ghana. Their effectiveness in advocating for the nation's interests will be instrumental in shaping Ghana's future and its standing in the world community.

The President concluded with an appeal for integrity and excellence, reminding the diplomats of the importance of working harmoniously with the seasoned Foreign Service officers at their respective posts.

This collaboration, he noted, is key to the success of their missions and the broader objectives of Ghana's foreign policy.