Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has outlined plans to modernize the country’s passport services and bolster support for Ghanaians living overseas.

During a meeting on Monday, February 10, Ablakwa announced two key initiatives designed to address longstanding concerns with passport processing and improve the welfare of the Ghanaian diaspora. The first initiative focuses on digitalizing the passport system, a response to growing public dissatisfaction with current processes. “There’s been significant concern among the Ghanaian people. We need to move to full digitalization,” he said, emphasizing the introduction of courier services to directly deliver passports to citizens.

Ablakwa also revealed plans to transform the passport office into a 24-hour service operation, aligning with the government’s broader vision of a round-the-clock economy. “We want the passport office to operate around the clock,” he stated, adding that the new service model would extend to Ghana’s foreign missions globally.

In addition to these reforms, the minister introduced a second initiative focused on the migration and welfare of Ghanaians abroad. He announced the establishment of a committee to address the needs of the diaspora, acknowledging their pivotal role in the country’s development.

Concluding his remarks, Ablakwa assured the public that the welfare of both Ghanaians at home and abroad would remain his top priority, signaling a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of citizens both within and outside the country. These initiatives reflect the government’s focus on modernization and improving citizen services.

Source:TheDotNews