Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has stepped in to address rising tensions and concerns over the safety of Nigerians in Ghana following a viral video showing some Ghanaians protesting and calling for the deportation of Nigerians.
The minister, currently on a two-day official visit to Ghana, is engaging with key Ghanaian authorities and the Nigerian community to ensure the protection of Nigerian lives, businesses, and property in the West African country.
According to a statement issued by her media aide, Magnus Eze, Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s mission includes meetings with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, traditional leaders, and Nigerians residing in Ghana.
“Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, is in Ghana to address Nigeria-Ghana citizen relations and ensure that the lives and interests of Nigerians in Ghana are safeguarded,” the statement read.
Shortly after arriving at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Tuesday evening, the Minister had a brief interaction with Ghana’s Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who was en route to London.
She continued similar high-level engagements yesterday.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral ties with Ghana, including people-to-people relations. She is expected to return to Abuja on Thursday.
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