Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership
Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity.
Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, will visit Ghana on 17th September. This visit, his first to West Africa, will reinforce the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana. Â
During his visit, Lord Collins will meet stakeholders including 바카라 사이트 Ministers, leaders in Ghana바카라 사이트™s tech and innovation sector and food security agencies.
The Minister will also meet civil society organisations that work on issues of importance to both the UK and Ghana, including democracy and security.Â
Lord Collins will announce funding including:
- £3.8 million, in partnership with Shell Foundation, to make green energy more accessible to Ghanaians
- at least £1 million to support Ghana바카라 사이트™s drought response
- £500,000 for a food fortification programme in northern Ghana
Ahead of his visit, Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, said:
The UK and Ghana are close friends, and my visit is all about deepening our partnership for closer stronger collaboration across various sectors, from green growth to food security. Working together, we can address shared challenges and unlock new opportunities for both our nations.
British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, added:
We are thrilled to welcome Lord Collins to Ghana, where he will witness first-hand the breadth and depth of our partnership. The Minister바카라 사이트™s choice of Ghana for his first West African visit speaks volumes about the importance of the UK-Ghana relationship to our new 바카라 사이트. The visit will reinforce our shared commitment to a prosperous, sustainable future for both countries.
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