The German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, says his country is encouraged by President John Dramani Mahama’s government’s readiness to embark on the necessary reforms to attract more investments into the country.
According to him, Germany looked forward to the successful implementation of these reforms, stressing that “German companies are looking for stable, reliable markets. Ghana’s openness and reforms are a real asset.”
The Ambassador disclosed this at the commemoration of this year’s German National Day in Accra on Thursday.
The National Day is commemorated annually to signify the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The day is marked by official ceremonies, cultural events, concerts, and public celebrations, with the main national festivities hosted by a different federal state each year.
Mr. Landshöft said Germany had strong companies with a growing demand for skilled workers and was ready to tap into Ghana’s highly motivated youth.
“The opportunity is obvious. President Mahama’s ambitious ‘One Million Coders Programme’ aligns perfectly with Germany’s strategy for skills-based migration,” he said.
He noted that between 2020 and 2025, over 150,000 young Ghanaians received practical training through the Ghanaian-German cooperation.
This, he said, linked Ghana’s potentials with Germany’s demand for professionals, creating opportunities for Ghanaian youth, supporting growth in both societies, and, most of all, empowering young people to shape their own future.
“Together we can create jobs, foster regional economic integration, spur innovation and build trust in trade. This is the core of our economic partnership,” he stressed.
Mr. Landshöft noted that Ghana, under the leadership of President Mahama, was showing the readiness to take responsibility.
“Responsibility for the country’s own major challenges and responsibility internationally, in the United Nations and within ECOWAS. At a time when too many countries are stepping back from global responsibility, Ghana is stepping up,” he stressed.
“Under Chancellor Merz we are increasing our international engagement and deepening partnerships. Ghana and Germany – two middle powers – are ready to go that way together because we believe in responsibility, a rules-based order, and cooperation.”
This year’s event was celebrated amidst a rich multicultural display, with performances from some notable Ghanaian musicians, including live performances from Okyeame Kwame and Stonebwoy.
The event was also used to pay a glowing tribute to the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
By Cliff Ekuful
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