I was honoured to meet with His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, and express deep gratitude for 100 years of partnership between @ILO & the Holy See.
We shared concerns about the global context & emphasized the continued relevance of ILO’s #SocialJustice mandate as a foundation of peace.
Road trivia (Upper West edition):
98km Wa → Sawla = 2hrs 17mins (suspension therapy, patience test).
201km Sawla → Tamale = ~3hrs (actual road, actual movement).
Moral of the journey: fix Wa–Sawla and Ghana gains back over an hour of life ��💨
#FixTheRoad #WaSawla
Anytime in the Upper West Region of Ghana, I take keen interest in the local markets. Promotion of local products at the local markets can be empowering... How about a weekend to market... at Babile or Wa? Happy New Year 2026. Plan your visits!!!
Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society.
Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project
This historic project marks Ghana’s first true expressway, a modern high-speed corridor linking Accra and Kumasi.
Stretching almost 200 kilometres from the coast to the forest belt, the expressway will transform travel and trade, cut journey times significantly, and boost growth across the southern regions.
The route runs southeast to northwest through the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti regions, touching key towns like Adeiso, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Ofoase, and Kwaso.
In total, the highway covers 198.7 kilometres, including 23 kilometres of urban connecting sections in Accra and Kumasi built to a 4-lane standard at 60 kilometres per hour, and a 175-kilometre main expressway of 6 lanes designed for speeds up to 120 kilometres per hour.
It will stand as a symbol of Ghana’s commitment to modernisation, connectivity, and inclusive growth.
Pursuing solutions for refugees in Ghana, with them, with UN colleagues, with local authorities. Let’s work together to support economically Burkinabe refugees in the Gulf of Guinea coastal countries@UNHCRWestAfrica @USEmbassyGhana @_feedghana
Today is #Babile#Market....one of the biggest markets in the Upper West... It draws people from Burkina Faso, Ghana and many more. Make time to pass by the #Babile Market and explore...
🎯 Morning Forecast
Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected to affect portions of the northern and transition belts. In the southern half, mist and patches of fog under cloudy conditions are likely to impact several areas, with chances of slight rain over some coastal and