The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially established the Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Awards, an annual initiative to honour individuals of Ghanaian and African descent abroad who have made significant contributions to development, culture, and global Pan-African advancement.
In a landmark event on Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration launched the Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Awards, a new annual tradition aimed at celebrating the achievements of individuals of Ghanaian and African descent living abroad. These awards will recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to development, culture, and the advancement of Pan-African ideals across the globe.
The unveiling ceremony was graced by Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana’s first President and founder, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Her presence and participation in the launch brought a sense of history and continuity to the initiative, as she lent her family’s legacy to the prestigious awards.
Also present was Professor Abena Busia, daughter of former Prime Minister Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia, who openly supported and endorsed the programme. The involvement of descendants from two of Ghana’s most prominent political families highlighted the national importance and non-partisan spirit of the awards.
The Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Awards are designed not only to honour individual excellence, but also to strengthen the deep and enduring bonds between Ghana and the global African diaspora. The initiative reaffirms Ghana’s role as a beacon of Pan-Africanism and a welcoming homeland for people of African heritage worldwide.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that further details regarding nomination categories, selection criteria, and the first awards ceremony will be made public in the coming weeks.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
