Hon. Hanna Tetteh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana expresses gratitude to Ghanaians in France on the 5th October 2015.
5th October 2015
UNESCO Has Impacted Lives Across the Planet – John Mahama
Mr.John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana has ended an official visit to UNESCO where he delivered a lecture as part of the celebrations of the Organisation’s 70th anniversary.
President Mahama in UNESCOIn her welcome address, the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova praised the President for his commitment for democracy and good governance. She said that, Ghana’s increase in public expenditure on education has led to a significant increase in pre-primary and primary enrolments and that has catalyzed progress towards gender equality.
Mrs Bokova mentioned the fact that Ghana last July 2015 ratified all six UNESCO culture conventions and the UNIDROIT Convention.
DG Irina Bokova welcomes President John Dramani Mahama
“At this time when across the world culture is under attack, when cultural diversity is under threat, I believe Ghana is sending a powerful message to all, about the need to unite around humanity’s shared heritage, around human rights and human dignity.” she said.
In his Lecture, the President of Ghana said that, “UNESCO has in the last 70 years impacted the lives of many across the world through education, the sciences, culture, and information and communication technology.”
“The World appreciates the work UNESCO continues to do, despite the current financial limitations and new forms of challenges” he added.
President Mahama congratulated the Universal Organisation for it’s 70th anniversary celebration and pledged support for the Unite for Heritage Social Media campaign and the Bonn Declaration issued by the World Heritage Committee in July this year.
The lecture was attended by Diplomats accredited to UNESCO, Officials, the Ghana Embassy in France and a cross-section of the Ghanaian Community in France. Gifnews can mention for COP, Apostle Obeng Eshun, Ps Obiri Yeboah,Ps Andrews Gyamfi. For BPMI, Apostle and Mrs Boateng, for FEDGHAF, Mr. Koffi Setodji and Mr. John Boamah. Mr. TT, Rocky reported for Power Radio, Nii Laryea and Naa Ayelé for GaDamgbé, Pastor Boadi for KCCI, NDC France was present to cheer the President up.
Hon. Osei Mensah Michael FEGHADE/GHACIF President accompanied by Alfred Ohene Akonor GHACIF G.S and a FEGHADE Founding Member presented a message to the President through Protocol.
Ghanainfrance.com will soon add copies of the two speeches made by the President and the Director-General.
A video and photo report of the programme will accompany it.
