Ghana will award 1,000 scholarships to students from West African nations to attend its universities. President John Dramani Mahama announced this news at the launch of ECOWAS' 50th anniversary events in Accra. The program aims to strengthen ties among countries in the Economic Community of West African States.
"This is not just a gesture; it is an act of solidarity. It is a bridge to a future where our young people will grow up seeing each other not as foreigners, but as partners," Mahama said during his speech. Leaders from across the region came to the celebration with the theme "Stronger Together for a Brighter Future." Guests included Liberian president Joseph Boakai, Togolese prime minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, Gambian Vice President Muhammad BS Jallow, former Ghanaian president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as officials from all 12 ECOWAS member countries.
Mahama urged fellow leaders to use unity as their guide when facing regional challenges. He stressed the importance of working together on security issues, handling diversity, and building shared prosperity as the alliance looks ahead to its next five decades. The scholarship program stands as a practical step toward these goals, helping young people across West Africa connect through education.
"This is not just a gesture; it is an act of solidarity. It is a bridge to a future where our young people will grow up seeing each other not as foreigners, but as partners," Mahama said during his speech. Leaders from across the region came to the celebration with the theme "Stronger Together for a Brighter Future." Guests included Liberian president Joseph Boakai, Togolese prime minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, Gambian Vice President Muhammad BS Jallow, former Ghanaian president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as officials from all 12 ECOWAS member countries.
Mahama urged fellow leaders to use unity as their guide when facing regional challenges. He stressed the importance of working together on security issues, handling diversity, and building shared prosperity as the alliance looks ahead to its next five decades. The scholarship program stands as a practical step toward these goals, helping young people across West Africa connect through education.
