The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed by the relevant authorities in the United Arab Emirates that two Ghanaian nationals sustained injuries following a drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport earlier today, March 11, 2026.

Against this backdrop, the Government of Ghana has strongly condemned any act that endangers civilian lives and critical infrastructure.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, March 11, such incidents pose serious risks to public safety and underscore the importance of ensuring the protection of civilians and vital international transport hubs.

Ghana’s Ambassador in the United Arab Emirates has led a delegation of the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai to visit the two injured Ghanaians in hospital.

Their injuries are not critical and are expected to fully recover soon.

“We therefore urge calm as we continue to extend consular assistance and collaborate closely with host authorities,” the statement added.

The Ministry has revealed that they are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to engage with the appropriate authorities as required.

The Government of Ghana expresses its concern over the incident and conveys its thoughts to the injured individuals and their families.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the Government of Ghana’s commitment to the protection and welfare of Ghanaian citizens wherever they may be.

The Government of Ghana is actively supporting ongoing consultations within the UN to pass a resolution seeking a cessation of hostilities.

According to the Ministry they are offering the necessary leadership and coordination with Ghana’s diplomatic Missions and will provide updates on the matter as and when the need arises.

Government has reiterated its call for Nationals in the Gulf region to always exercise heightened vigilance and comply with directives from Ghanaian Embassies and local authorities.

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has criticized the government for failing to implement the automatic posting system for trained teachers.

According to him, the policy, which ensured that trained teachers were automatically posted to classrooms after completing their mandatory national service, has been cancelled under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama.

In a facebook post , Nana B said the system had existed for many years and was maintained during the tenure of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, when trained teachers were posted into the classroom immediately after completing national service.

He claimed that the cancellation of the system has left many newly trained teachers unemployed.

According to him, graduates from the 2023 and 2024 batches, who completed their national service in December 2024 and December 2025 respectively, were expected to be posted in January 2025 and January 2026 but are still waiting for employment.

Nana B also referenced comments by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who reportedly indicated that about 90,000 trained teachers are currently awaiting employment.

He said the minister explained that the government cannot employ all of them at once due to financial constraints and plans to recruit them in phases.

According to Nana B, the minister indicated that the first tranche of recruitment could involve between 6,000 and 10,000 teachers, although no timeline has been provided for when the process will begin.

He argued that at that pace it could take several years to employ all the teachers currently waiting, especially as new graduates continue to enter the job market each year.

By: Jacob Aggrey