The government of Ghana has announced plans to explore a new partnership with the Republic of Colombia that could see Ghanaian English teachers sent to support language instruction in South America.
The initiative was revealed by Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang during a courtesy call from Colombian Vice President Francia Elena Márquez Mina, who is visiting Ghana for three days to strengthen relations between the two nations.
During the meeting, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the success of the current programme in which Colombian educators teach Spanish in Ghana. She suggested that this collaboration could be expanded so that Ghanaian teachers would have the opportunity to offer English lessons in Colombian schools.
“Ghana particularly values Colombia’s enduring support for the teaching of the Spanish language in Ghana. It’s a programme that has significantly enhanced institutional capacity and deepened cross-cultural understanding,” the Vice President noted.
She referenced the recent graduation ceremony for the programme’s 12th edition, held on December 11, as further evidence of its impact. “I was asking that we expand that path to send teachers of English from Ghana to Colombia, too,” she said.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also spoke about a range of ongoing cooperation agreements between Ghana and Colombia, including joint projects in immigration, agriculture, education, political consultations, air services, technical cooperation, sports, and youth development. She called for greater efforts to build on these frameworks and deepen the partnership.
“Our two countries have signed agreements and are undertaking joint projects in several areas,” she remarked, underscoring the breadth of collaboration already underway.
Looking to the future, the Vice President emphasized the importance of exploring additional opportunities, particularly in trade, cultural exchange, and tourism, to boost economic growth for both countries. She noted Colombia’s expertise in biodiversity-driven innovation, creative industries, and agro-processing, while highlighting Ghana’s dynamic investment landscape and expanding markets in agriculture, energy, and services.
As part of the visit, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosted a business seminar for the Colombian delegation, further advancing efforts to promote investment and deepen cooperation between the two nations.
With both governments expressing a commitment to broaden educational and economic ties, the proposed teacher exchange programme stands as a symbol of the growing partnership and mutual support between Ghana and Colombia.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
