Ghana's Reset Agenda on Course to Improve Lives, Vice-President Tells Diaspora in Spain

Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang's engagement with the Ghanaian community in Vic, Spain, underscores the government's commitment to engaging its diaspora and highlighting its achievements. Speaking on the theme, “United in Spain, committed to Ghana: Welfare, census and collective growth,” she presented the administration's "reset agenda" as a success story, pointing to economic stabilization, a reduction in inflation, and a notable GDP increase of six percent within the last 16 months.

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Also, within this short period, the whole country has been turned into a construction site under a Big Push programme.

From the perspective of the Daily Graphic, a leading Ghanaian voice, these are not mere statistics but tangible indicators of progress. The Vice-President's emphasis on turning the country into a "construction site" under a "Big Push" program and the ambition to add value to raw products before export signal a forward-looking economic strategy. This narrative of development and improvement is crucial for a nation striving to overcome economic challenges and enhance the quality of life for its citizens.

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When we say GDP has increased by six per cent, I know some people downplay it, but it is a very significant achievement which we are looking at improving.

The commendation of the Ghanaian community in Spain for projecting a positive image of Ghana as a peaceful and industrious nation is also significant. This diaspora engagement is vital, as these communities often serve as ambassadors, fostering positive perceptions and potentially attracting investment. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, reinforced this by assuring the community of consular services and protection, referencing President Mahama's administration's responsiveness to incidents involving Ghanaians abroad.

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We have heard of your good reports. Everywhere we have been to, they spoke well of you; you deserve commendation for this effort.

This interaction highlights a key aspect of Ghanaian governance: the recognition of the diaspora's importance. While Western media might focus on the challenges or political intricacies, Ghanaian publications like the Daily Graphic emphasize the government's proactive efforts to connect with its citizens abroad, showcase national progress, and foster a sense of collective growth. The Vice-President's address is a clear articulation of the government's narrative of economic turnaround and its appeal for continued diaspora support, framing the "reset agenda" as a pathway to a brighter future for all Ghanaians.

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As your minister, I owe you the necessary consular services, including your protection.