Ghana will deploy 300 teachers to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas this year under a new education cooperation agreement between the two countries, Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced.
The announcement follows bilateral discussions between Mr. Ablakwa and Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis, during which the Foreign Minister conveyed President John Dramani Mahama’s appreciation for the invitation to engage with the Caribbean nation.
The deployment marks the first phase of a broader education partnership aimed at strengthening labour mobility and cooperation between Ghana and the Bahamas.
According to Mr. Ablakwa, the decision to recruit Ghanaian teachers was influenced by the outstanding performance of Ghanaian nurses already working in the Bahamas under a similar bilateral arrangement.
“It gives us much pride to highlight that Bahamian authorities are deeply impressed with the excellent work ethic of Ghanaian nurses serving under a similar agreement,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday, July 11.
The Foreign Minister said the initiative signals a new chapter in labour cooperation between the two countries and is expected to create more employment opportunities for Ghanaian professionals.
He also noted the strong historical and cultural ties between Ghana and the Bahamas, explaining that many Bahamians trace their ancestry and heritage to Ghana.
Mr. Ablakwa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to pursuing diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Ghanaians.
“We shall continue to actively pursue impactful diplomacy which directly benefits the Ghanaian people. For God and Country,” he stated.
The agreement is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and pave the way for additional strategic partnerships between Ghana and the Bahamas in the future.
