Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador to Brazil, Nii Amasah Namoale, has held his first official engagement with members of the Ghanaian community in São Paulo, pledging to work closely with all Ghanaians in Brazil to advance national development and strengthen bilateral relations between Ghana and Brazil.

Addressing a gathering of community members, the Ambassador conveyed warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana, thanking the diaspora for their contributions and for upholding the country’s image abroad.

“I bring you warm greetings from His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of the Republic of Ghana,” he said.

“They send their appreciation and best wishes to all of you living and working here in Brazil.”

Mr. Namoale, who officially assumed office as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil after presenting his Letters of Credence, arrived in Brasília on September 18 and presented copies of his credentials to the Secretary-General of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 28.

His visit to São Paulo marks his first official engagement outside Brasília since assuming office.

The purpose, he said, was to introduce himself, listen to the concerns of Ghanaians in Brazil, and strengthen ties between the Embassy and the Ghanaian community.

“I stand before you today not as an Ambassador for some, but as an Ambassador for all Ghanaians living in Brazil — regardless of political affiliation, background, or belief. My doors are always open,” he assured.

Ambassador Namoale reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Mahama’s 'Reset Agenda', which aims to transform Ghana’s socio-economic fabric and position the country for sustainable growth.

He emphasised that the role of the diaspora is central to this vision.

“Our government recognises the enormous contributions of Ghanaians living abroad.

The Ghanaian diaspora has officially been designated as the 17th Region of Ghana — a region of immense potential and influence,” he noted.

He announced that the government has developed a Diaspora Engagement Policy to guide the Embassy’s interactions with Ghanaians living in Brazil and across Latin America.

Copies of the policy will soon be shared with community members for review, after which a follow-up meeting will be held in São Paulo to discuss implementation strategies.

The Ambassador also commended the senior staff of the Ghana Mission in Brasília for their professionalism and for facilitating the ongoing biodata registration exercise aimed at ensuring accurate records of Ghanaians living in Brazil.

He said the data would enhance the Embassy’s ability to provide timely and effective assistance when needed.

Before concluding, Ambassador Namoale expressed deep gratitude to the Ghanaian community for their hospitality and contributions to national image-building.

“Continue to be law-abiding residents, good neighbours, and worthy representatives of our great nation,” he urged. “May our collective efforts strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Ghana and Brazil.”

The Ambassador reaffirmed his commitment to open, inclusive, and responsive leadership, promising to work hand in hand with the Ghanaian diaspora to promote unity, patriotism, and Ghana’s development agenda abroad.