Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has charged newly appointed Ambassadors and Heads of Mission to actively promote the country’s natural resource potential abroad as part of efforts to attract sustainable investment.
Speaking at an orientation for the envoys in Accra, the Minister, represented by his deputy, Yusif Sulemana, highlighted ongoing reforms in forestry, mining, and land administration that position Ghana as an attractive and responsible investment hub.
Among the flagship initiatives are the Tree for Life reforestation project, the issuance of Africa’s first FLEGT license to certify Ghana’s timber exports to the European Union, and strengthened policies supporting responsible mining practices.
The minister noted that mining continues to be Ghana’s leading foreign exchange earner, generating over US$7 billion annually from gold alone, with critical minerals such as lithium, bauxite, and manganese positioning the country as a key player in the global green energy transition.
He further outlined government’s measures to combat illegal mining, modernize land administration through digitalization and decentralization, and improve transparency in natural resource governance.
The Minister tasked the envoys to market Ghana’s investment opportunities in areas such as sustainable forestry, carbon markets, ecotourism, mineral processing, real estate, and smart city projects.
“Ghana must be projected abroad as a reliable and sustainable investment destination,” he stressed, adding that the diplomatic corps is crucial in connecting Ghana’s natural resource potential to global markets.
