President Akufo-Addo has charged Ghana’s High Commissioner to Malaysia and career diplomat, Akua Sekyeiwa Ahenkora, to do all within her power, to help Ghana develop it’s palm oil industry like Malaysia has done.

Addressing a brief ceremony held at his office after administering the oaths of secrecy, the oath of Allegiance and the oath of Office to the High Commissioner, President Akufo-Addo said Malaysia and Ghana attained Independence in the same year, 1957, however, Malaysia has taken giant economic steps particularly in the palm oil sector.

To that end, the President urged the High Commissioner to work hard to ensure that the expertise of Malaysia in the palm oil industry is tapped into by Ghanaians.

The High Commissioner

The newly appointed appointed Akua Sekyeiwa Ahenkora, assured the President of her loyalty and hard work in Malaysia during her duty tour. She added that she has taken notice of the President’s concerns on the development of the country’s palm oil sector and that she will, together With her commission staff, ensure that those expertise are harvested for Ghana’s benefit.

Malaysia

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It’s known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.

 

Source: Ghana/StarrFMonline.com/Wilberforce Asare