The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will leave the country on Friday September 15, 2017, to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Whilst there, the President, as co-Chair of the Advocacy Group of Eminent Persons for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will participate in a series of SDGs events, and also deliver a speech on the theme “Africa Beyond Aid”, at the 5th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development, at the Earth Institute, Columbia University.
President Akufo-Addo will also hold bilateral talks with some colleague Heads of State, as well as with some CEOs of important global enterprises.
At an event organised by the Africa-America Institute, on September 19, 2017, the President will receive the “National Achievement Award” on behalf of the people of Ghana.
On Thursday, September 21, 2017, President Akufo-Addo will deliver his maiden address to the UN General Assembly, and hold a meeting with UN Secretary General, António Guterres, on Friday, September 22, 2017.
In a statement signed by Director of Communications Eugene Arhin, it said, President Akufo-Addo will return to Ghana on Sunday, September 24, 2017.
He will be accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo; Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, MP; Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta; Minister for Gender, Children ad Social Protection, Ms Otiko Afisa Djaba; Deputy Minister for Energy, Mohammed Amin Adam and officials from the Presidency.
By: Ghana/Ultimatefmonline.com/106.9FM
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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will leave the country on Friday September 15, 2017, to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Whilst there, the President, as co-Chair of the Advocacy Group of Eminent Persons for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will participate in […]
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