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Prez Mahama begins state visit to Singapore to boost trade and investment
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Singapore for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting trade and investment between the two countries.
The visit will focus on building partnerships in education, science and innovation, urban development, agribusiness, and the digital economy.
During his stay, President Mahama will hold discussions with Singapore’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong.
He is also expected to deliver the keynote address at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum and lead a Ghana-focused Investment and Business Forum, bringing together business leaders from both nations.
Speaking on arrival, President Mahama said Ghana and Singapore shared “a forward-looking outlook anchored in innovation, skills, and enterprise.”
He added that the visit would help attract Singaporean investment and open new markets for Ghanaian businesses across Southeast Asia.
The President is accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Trade and Agribusiness Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.
Also in the delegation are Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Advisor and Special Aide to the President; Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications; Simon Madjie, Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; and Francis Kwarteng Arthur, Chief Executive of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
