Ambassador Victor Smith Calls on Diaspora to Support Ghana This Christmas
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has encouraged Ghanaians living abroad to use the Christmas season as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships that support national development. He made the call during the “Silent Night” Christmas Concert hosted by Tema Choir USA in Woodbridge, Virginia.
The concert, held at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, brought together performances from Tema Choir USA, the Tema Youth Choir from Ghana, and the church’s own choir. Ambassador Smith commended the groups for their discipline and artistry, describing their performance as a testament to the creativity and talent of Ghanaians everywhere.
He reflected on the power of music and quoted Shakespeare to emphasise the inspiration the choirs provided. He said the harmony on display reflected the spirit and potential of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Ambassador Smith urged members of the diaspora to contribute to Ghana’s growth by investing their skills, resources and expertise in the country’s development. He encouraged them to reconnect and play an active role in shaping Ghana’s progress, noting that early participation offers greater opportunities.
He also conveyed Christmas greetings from President John Dramani Mahama and highlighted steps being taken to stabilise the economy. According to him, inflation and the exchange rate are being managed effectively and investor confidence is being rebuilt. He added that Ghana is once again open and ready for business.
Referencing Ghana’s position as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, he said the country offers promising opportunities in key sectors including gold, oil and gas, cocoa, bauxite and emerging minerals such as lithium.
Ambassador Smith expressed appreciation to the organisers for the invitation, wished all attendees a Merry Christmas and ended with his familiar appeal to national pride: “Let’s think Ghana first.”
