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The Ghana High Commissioner to Canada:

H.E Dr. Aryikoi Otoo

H.E Dr. Aryikoi Otoo, the Ghana High Commissioner to Canada: We need to develop pride in our Ghanaians whether at home or abroad

The Ghana State Book Project has once again produced a book titled “the Ghana Heritage Book for the Diaspora” which was launched in Ottawa on 9th August, 2018 and Toronto on 13th August, 2018. The objective behind the publication of the book is to educate the Ghanaian child abroad about Ghana Histories and cultural practices. This is to help Ghanaians in the Diaspora to appreciate, embrace and protect the heritage of Ghana.

Speaking at the Occasion, H.E. Dr. Ayikoi Otoo, the Ghana High Commissioner to Canada stated that it is an indisputable fact that many first generation Diasporans were born, grew up and were educated in Ghana and therefore we can assume that they are conversant with the traditions and cultural practices of Ghana. Surely the 2nd and 3rd Generation Diasporans who mare not sent home by their parents frequently or at all actually need such knowledge. Those born ,bred and educated here and therefore have a different world view are still Ghanaians, since by our Constitution, a person can claim nationality where one of his parents or grandparents is a Ghanaian Unfortunately the mainstream media in the West don’t show much of positive stories about Africa. Only hunger, outbreak of diseases, poverty, conflicts, corruption, wildlife, swish houses and general infrastructural deficit are the order of the day.

His Excellency admitted that with such media reportage, those 2nd and 3rd generation Diasporans don’t even want to go to Africa or to learn about their country or at all. According to His Excellency Ayikoi Otto the young people have lost their language and culture. Parents speak the Ghanaian languages to their children but they choose to answer them back in English or French. The food, clothing, dances, rites of passage such as customary marriages, weddings, birth and naming ceremonies puberty rites, widowhood rites and mourning for the dead are all lost on them.

We need to develop pride in our Ghanaians whether at home or abroad; he added.

News

  • U.S EmbassyThe United States Embassy of Ghana commended the Ghana State Book project and stated that it is an important exercise to ensure peace in the country’s chieftain whilst creating peaceful environment to attract investors to invest into the main stream economic activities of Ghana.
  • UNESCO Country DirectorGhana State Book Project is a key for achieving SDGs Speaking as a special guest of honour at the Offinso State Book launch H.E Santos, the Country Director of United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) stressed that it is about time the indigenes write their own histories to establish reliable source for authentic histories and cultural practices.
  • Vice President of GhanaVice President of Ghana Applauded the Project and renders his support His Excellency Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana applauded the Ghana State Book Project and declared the support of his office in ensuring that the project achieves success.
  • The National House of ChiefsThe National House of Chiefs collaborates on the Project to codify lines of Succession The National House of Chiefs at its General Meeting on Friday 6th July, 2018 invited the Executives of the Ghana State Book Project to present to the house about the project’s operation and to subsequently discuss about effective collaboration with the House.
  • Hon. Kofi DzamesiThe Chieftaincy Minister Hon. Kofi Dzamesi, the Chieftaincy Minister Promise his support for the Project The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Honourable Kofi Dzamazi has promised to ensure that the Ghana State Book Project is supported by his Ministry. According to the Minister there are so many chieftaincy conflicts that are gradually threatening the peaceful atmosphere of the country.
  • H.E Dr. Aryikoi OtooThe Ghana High Commissioner to Canada We need to develop pride in our Ghanaians whether at home or abroad The Ghana State Book Project has once again produced a book titled “the Ghana Heritage Book for the Diaspora” which was launched in Ottawa on 9th August, 2018 and Toronto on 13th August, 2018.
  • H.E Mr. Ayisi BoatengThe Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa We should protect our Identity as Ghanaians. His Excellency Mr. Ayisi Boateng, the Ghana High Commission to South Africa has lauded the Board of the Ghana State Book Project for such an initiative stated that it is important all Ghanaians abroad support the project.
  • H.E Mr. Papa Owusu AnkomahThe Ghana High Commissioner to U.K Ghana has a future in the Youth His Excellency Papa Owusu Ankomah, the Ghana High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK) has commended this laudable project which seeks to document and authenticate traditional histories of the various traditional areas across the ten regions of Ghana. According to him Ghana has come of age to make sure that all oral histories are documented for posterity.
  • Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong IIKwahumanhene It is Important Ghana State Book document our History The Omanhene of Kwahu Traditiona Area, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II has pointed out the importance of the exercise of the Ghana State Book Project. Speaking at a traditional council meeting held in June 2018 at Abitifi, Daasebre encouraged members of the traditional council to render their support behind the Ghana State Book Project team during their work at the Kwahu Traditional area.
  • Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IVTakyimanhene A country without written history is like a tree without a root. The Omanhene and president of the Takyiman Traditional Council, Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IV has expressed worried about why many people neglect history and culture in the country. According to Nana Takyimanhene a tree without root cannot stand in the face of storm; this is to say that one cannot said to be a chief, queen mother, family head, a royal, etc without tracing to history.
  • Nana Wiafe Akenteng IIIOffinsohene There is no legacy a chief can leave behind rather than written his history The Omanhene of Offinso Traditional Area, Nana Wiafe Akenten III declared at the launch of the Offinso State Book that cannot be said to have achieved something valuable without documenting the history of his people.

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U.S Embassy UNESCO Country Director Vice President of Ghana The National House of Chiefs Hon. Kofi Dzamesi H.E Dr. Aryikoi Otoo H.E Mr. Ayisi Boateng H.E Mr. Papa Owusu Ankomah Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IV Nana Wiafe Akenteng III