It has always been the dream of Mr. Oriel Chinthaka Ariyaratna Paiyagala Linyanage, a locally recruited driver at Ghana’s embassy in France to one day visit Ghana for the first time after serving Ghana’s embassy in Paris as representational driver for 41 long years.
His dream became a reality when we surprised him with an all expenses paid trip to Ghana and awarded him for his dedicated service to Ghana for more than four decades during our carols service.
Oriel’s sponsored trip to Ghana is part of his award which comes with visits to tourist attractions, gifts and a cash prize.
Originally from Sri Lanka, Oriel was recruited on 8th September, 1984. His late father was also a driver for many years at our embassy in France and never had the opportunity to visit Ghana.
I wish to also celebrate the following incredibly dedicated Ghanaian locally recruited staff who also received similar awards:
Mr. Evans Aryeequaye Attoh — serving as driver in our Rome embassy for 36 years;
Mrs. Caroline Nkrumah-Appiah — serving in our New York mission as a stenographer for 35 years; and
Mr. Philip Twum Nkansah — serving in our Rome embassy as an Accounts Assistant for 35 years.
The Ministry has established this new long-service and best performing staff award scheme for locally recruited colleagues of our diplomatic missions abroad to motivate, deepen inclusivity and promote productivity. It shall be held annually.
It is worth noting that home-based staff of the Foreign Service do have a distinct existing award scheme.
Congratulations to you all — Ghana values your contributions.
For God and Country 🇬🇭 🙏🏾
Between now and 2nd January, (I don’t know which day and time) I’ll give away a laptop to one student who desperately needs one.
Tell me why you deserve this laptop.
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This holiday season and beyond, let's come together in kindness and solidarity!
Let's celebrate our unity in diversity & let's work towards a more peaceful and fairer world for all.
#SolidarityDay#NoToHate
🤝🌍 Solidarity means standing together across cultures and communities to uphold dignity, inspire hope, and expand opportunities for all.
On #SolidarityDay, we reaffirm our shared commitment to inclusion, equality and leaving no one behind. 💙✨
My attention has been drawn to a heart-wrenching video reporting the killing of a Ghanaian student by name Nana Adjei in Latvia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commenced immediate investigations through relevant diplomatic channels.
We shall provide the public with regular updates.
It is worth reminding that nobody harms a Ghanaian in any part of the world and gets away with it.
For God and Country 🇬🇭 🙏🏾
Walking through fear is not about becoming fearless. It is about understanding that courage is not the absence of terror but the willingness to move forward while your entire nervous system begs you to flee. The warrior acts while afraid, and —he becomes free.
#fear#Inspiration
Learn more about the Governance Risk Assessment System (GRAS), a tool that uses advanced #data analytics to improve the detection of risks of fraud, corruption, and collusion in government contracting.
📘Read here: https://t.co/9DYu7AIAJX #UnitedAgainstCorruption
This International #VolunteerDay marks the start of a year dedicated to recognising, supporting, and honouring volunteers everywhere.
Today, and every day, we know the world cannot progress without you, VOLUNTEERS.
Thank you for making change possible! 💙 #IVY2026
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Sometimes, when you're at a crossroad - all you need is a push.
Steve Harvey is a fine gentleman. 👏👏👏
Tomorrow: Join @FAOStatistics & @IFPRI 👇🏿
Integrating Women’s Empowerment & Nutrition into national agricultural surveys
📅 2 Dec 2025 | 9:00-12.30 (Nairobi time)
Sharing lessons learned & country perspectives
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Climate change, biodiversity loss, wildfires and land degradation are impacting Africa's economies, agrifood systems and livelihoods. The urgency of our shared responsibility has never been clearer.
#AFWC
"The church needs not more systems, but men and women filled with Pentecostal fire to awaken the sleeping church." - Apostle Eric Nyamekye (Chairman, The Church of Pentecost)
Responding to citizens demands & addressing inconsistencies strengthens the effectiveness of public finance. It requires reimagining Public Finance in -
🟣service delivery
🟣ensuring resources support long-term priorities
🟣resilience & climate action. https://t.co/UE32wmL2Xc