Chinese Experts to Arrive for Damongo, Aflao, Theatre Projects
Chinese Technical Experts to Arrive in Ghana for Damongo University, Aflao Market, National Theatre Projects – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says a team of Chinese technical experts will arrive in Ghana in the next few weeks. Their job is to help get work started on the Damongo University of Science and Engineering, the Aflao Modern Market Complex, and the refurbishment of the National Theatre.
Ablakwa met Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Cong Song, on Thursday, October 8. The two reviewed where the three priority projects stand.
Ablakwa came away with good news. Funding remains secured and intact for these important projects,he confirmed. All feasibility reports have also been completed.
Sharing the update on X, Ablakwa said the next step is the arrival of the Chinese experts. Ghana looks forward to receiving a team of technical experts from China in the next few weeks for the three key projects to commence, he wrote.
He also spoke about Ghana’s wider approach to foreign relations. We shall continue to pursue impactful diplomacy with our international partners from all continents as we face forward for development and transformation, he added.
In a separate announcement, Ablakwa revealed that Ghana has formally joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
He handed over the signed agreement and instrument of acceptance to India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, during Jaishankar’s visit to Ghana. It was with great pleasure that I presented the signed agreement and instrument of acceptance to the distinguished External Affairs Minister of India, His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar during his visit to Ghana, he wrote.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other international partners started the IBCA in 2023. Its goal is to protect and conserve big cat species, including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, pumas, and cheetahs.
Ablakwa said President John Mahama is keen to use Ghana’s membership to do more for wildlife. The plans include expanding wildlife reserves, preventing the extinction of big cats, fighting poaching, reviving the country’s zoos, and making Ghana a top conservation destination.
