Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Emmanuel Tornyi
Published on 2024-01-25 18:32:17
During the opening of the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogue on January 25, the President mentioned that special arrangements were made for conference participants who would typically require a visa to attend. The President said, “We reduced the visa acquisition fee by 50%, and we were thus able to receive your visa on arrival. The Government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free access for all Africans traveling into our country, and the process has begun to implement the policy this year.”
The President urged a thorough assessment of these dialogues to align with the private sector’s needs and expectations. He emphasized the importance of Africans collaborating to enhance their governments within a democratic framework and encouraged unity in gaining support from small traders and farmers, emphasizing the potential benefits of a unified African market for them.
The President’s announcement during the opening of the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogue on January 25 was met with positive responses as it signified a step forward in promoting unity and collaboration across the continent.
In a bid to ensure visa-free access for all Africans traveling into Ghana, the Government made special arrangements for conference participants who would typically require a visa to attend. The reduction of the visa acquisition fee by 50% allowed participants to receive their visas on arrival, marking the beginning of the implementation of the policy. The President underscored the importance of assessments in aligning these dialogues with the needs and expectations of the private sector, emphasizing the significance of African collaboration within a democratic framework. Furthermore, he highlighted the potential benefits of a unified African market for small traders and farmers, encouraging unity to gain their support.
The President’s speech highlighted the government’s commitment to facilitating easier travel access for Africans visiting Ghana and promoting collaboration and unity within the continent. This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on trade, travel, and collaboration between African nations, marking a significant step forward in fostering unity and cooperation in the region.
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