The Embassy of Ghana in Brazil hosted a grand celebration in São Paulo on Friday, 6th March 2026, marking the 69th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Ghana.

The event was addressed by His Excellency Nii Amasah Namoale, who highlighted Ghana’s democratic stability, economic progress, and opportunities for strengthened bilateral cooperation with Brazil.

In his keynote address, Ambassador Namoale extended warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana to the Brazilian government and citizens, emphasising the historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations.

He noted that São Paulo, as Brazil’s commercial hub, symbolises innovation and industry—principles Ghana seeks to emulate in its own development.

The Ambassador paid tribute to Ghana’s founding fathers, describing their vision and sacrifices as foundational to the country’s democratic and socioeconomic progress.

He further highlighted Ghana’s achievements in maintaining democratic governance, including the successful 2024 elections that reaffirmed the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) under President Mahama.

On economic development, Ambassador Namoale underscored Ghana’s fiscal reforms, declining inflation, and improved business environment.

He presented Ghana as a gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and outlined investment opportunities in agriculture, energy, mining, infrastructure, digital innovation, manufacturing, and tourism.

He also cited the 24-Hour Economy strategy as a key government initiative aimed at industrialisation, productivity, and youth employment.

Highlighting Ghana–Brazil cooperation, the Ambassador called for partnerships in agribusiness, renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology, noting the potential for South-South collaboration to drive inclusive growth.

Ambassador Namoale also discussed Ghana’s continental leadership, particularly its initiative to advance justice and reparations for Africans and people of African descent affected by the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

He announced that Ghana will table a United Nations resolution on 25th March 2026 during the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

He urged Brazil, home to the largest Afro-descendant population outside Africa, to support this initiative.

Concluding his remarks, Ambassador Namoale expressed optimism for continued Ghana–Brazil relations, emphasising that partnerships, investment, and cultural exchange would drive mutual prosperity.

The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, Ghanaian nationals, and friends of Ghana in Brazil.