Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Emmanuel Victor Smith, has begun a series of engagements with the Ghanaian community in Worcester, Massachusetts, outlining key elements of President John Dramani Mahama’s Economic Reset Agenda while strengthening ties with citizens abroad.
As part of the Embassy’s annual outreach programme, Ambassador Smith visited three predominantly Ghanaian churches—the Presbyterian Church of Ghana; Mount Zion Assembly led by Dr. Jonathan Yawson; the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Holy Ghost Temple, pastored by Adu Aboagye; and the Church of Pentecost Central Twi Assembly led by Pastor Samuel Jojo Forson
Addressing congregants, he said Ghana had made “significant strides in development initiatives,” positioning the country as a favourable destination for global investors. He urged Ghanaians in the United States to partner institutions back home to help drive investment and create jobs for the youth.
Ambassador Smith encouraged community members to return with the skills and experience gained abroad, assuring them they would be welcomed as “first-class citizens” contributing to the national reset agenda. He noted that an increasing number of African Americans were choosing to settle in Ghana, acquiring land, building homes, and establishing businesses.
Touching on the mining sector, he disclosed that the Gold Board had generated about US$5 million from small-scale mining within six months. On Ghana’s borrowing outlook, he referenced the Minister of Finance’s indication that the country would not be borrowing in the near term due to improved revenue performance. He also revealed that visa applications to Ghana had reached unprecedented levels, describing it as renewed global confidence in the country.
Ambassador Smith commended faith-based organisations for their sustained contributions to national development.
Brief stop at Anokye Krom celebration
As part of his Worcester engagements, Ambassador Smith also joined the Ghanaian diaspora at the Thanksgiving Weekend Special Edition hosted by Anokye Krom African-American Restaurant. The lively gathering brought together families and community members for an afternoon of Ghanaian cuisine, cultural expression, and live performances by The Residence Band and K’Shoes International Band.
The Ambassador interacted with guests, exchanged greetings, and acknowledged the value of such cultural celebrations in preserving Ghanaian identity abroad.
Organisers described his presence as a strong endorsement of diaspora-led initiatives and a reminder of the Embassy’s commitment to supporting community-building efforts.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
