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.
During his visit, Lord Collins will meet stakeholders including
Government Ministers, leaders in Ghana'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.
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 Ghana'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
Minister's choice of Ghana for his first West African visit
speaks volumes about the importance of the UK-Ghana relationship
to our new Government. The visit will reinforce our shared
commitment to a prosperous, sustainable future for both
countries.
