2025 edition of Diaspora Summit slated for Dec. 19
THE 2025 edition of the Diaspora Summit is scheduled to take place from December 19 to 20 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Officially launched in Accra yesterday, the summit is expected to be opened by President John Dramani Mahama and will provide a platform for dialogue and partnership between Ghana and its diaspora community.
It will be under the theme: “Resetting Ghana: The Diaspora as the 17th Region.”
Launching the event, Deputy Chief of Staff, Ms Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, reaffirmed government’s commitment to deepening ties with Ghanaians abroad, describing them as an integral part of the nation’s development.
“This Summit is a testament to Ghana’s vision of transforming our collective strength into a force for progress. Our brothers and sisters abroad continue to shape the image of our nation, invest in our economy, and transfer skills, knowledge, and networks,” she said.
She added that the Summit would go beyond dialogue to drive practical outcomes in investment, innovation, and education, stressing that the Mahama-led administration was creating a conducive environment for diaspora investment and nation-building initiatives.
“Ghana, the Centre of the World, is ready for business. Your government is working to build an environment where your investments are not only safe but impactful, helping accelerate growth, cultural exchange, and development,” Ms Addo assured participants.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, also announced visa-free entry for all diaspora participants attending the Summit.
He further revealed that five prominent individuals, Wode Maya, Lady Dentaa Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and Ibrahim Mahama would be honoured with diplomatic passports for their contributions to the African diaspora.
Mr Ablakwa said the Ministry had also restored the Bureau for Culture, Linguistics and Tourism, in recognition of culture’s pivotal role in shaping African identity.
The Summit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and harness the diaspora’s contributions towards Ghana’s economic and social transformation.
BY CYNTHIA ASAMPANA & CHRISTABEL D. ANKRAH
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