The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wednesday announced the receipt of a building belonging to the country’s High Commission in Accra Ghana.
The building was destroyed by Ghanaian authorities, a situation which almost led to diplomatic spat between both countries.
However, following a series of high-level engagements, the Government of Ghana promised to reconstruct the block of four-bedroom flats.
The handing over of the property was announced through a statement by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa,
Acting Spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja
Ebienfa stated that the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Her Excellency, Mrs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway did the handing over on behalf of the Ghanaian authorities while Ambassador Chimezie Ogu, Director, Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, received the keys to the property on behalf of the Government of Nigeria.
The statement partly reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that the Government of the Republic of Ghana has today, 20th November, 2024 formally handed over a building belonging to the High Commission of Nigeria in Accra, Ghana.
“The handing over by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Her Excellency, Mrs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway is seen as a commendable development and a symbol of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the ties between both countries.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applauds the laudable gesture and affirms that the reconstructed building embodies the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that defines the relationship between the Republic of Nigeria and the sister Nation, Ghana.
“The keys to the building were received by Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was represented by Ambassador Chimezie Ogu, Director, Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, on behalf of the Government of Nigeria. “
