Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has called on Ghanaians living abroad to bring their skills home and collaborate with investors to drive the country’s economic transformation.
Speaking during a series of visits to Ghanaian churches in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Monday, December 1, 2025, Ambassador Smith said the nation’s underdevelopment remains a key reason many citizens remain overseas.
“Many would be home if Ghana were half as developed as the U.S.,” he said.
“It’s painful to see our people seeking opportunities elsewhere when they could be contributing to the growth of their own country.”
Ambassador Smith urged the diaspora to leverage their expertise and experience to support Ghanaian investors.
“I am expecting that investors will want people with your kind of skills to partner with them in Ghana. We need your expertise, your experience, and your innovative approaches to help transform our nation.”
He also highlighted the importance of job creation in stemming migration, stressing that well-paying employment opportunities are central to fostering national growth.
“Jobs, jobs, jobs — that is the priority. We want fewer people feeling forced to leave the country in search of opportunities,” he added.
The Ambassador’s message comes amid ongoing efforts by the Ghanaian government to engage the diaspora in national development and attract investment to key sectors.
