The leadership of BIDEC INC in company with its Diaspora Mobilization Partner, The Bridge Zone Global paid a courtesy call on Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President of Ghana, to present him with a Citation of Appreciation.

The meeting took place at the Office of the Diaspora Affairs at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The visit recognised KOD’s outstanding support for the successful execution of the Black History Festival 2025, held at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in College Park, Atlanta.

The President of BIDEC INC, Stephen Selasie Asuo, led the delegation that formally expressed gratitude for KOD’s instrumental role in strengthening relationships between the Government of Ghana and the festival organiser’s — an effort that significantly boosted the festival’s global visibility and impact.

During the engagement, BIDEC INC also solicited feedback from KOD on the recently concluded festival.

His insightful reflections and strategic recommendations were warmly received and will guide the continuous enhancement of future editions.

Discussions also explored new opportunities for deeper collaboration between Diaspora Affairs and BIDEC INC, with both parties committing to advancing diaspora engagement, tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and trade facilitation.

"This is just the beginning," Mr. Asuo said.

“We are excited about building a structured partnership with Diaspora Affairs to amplify the impact of the Black History Festival and other diaspora-centered initiatives for mutual growth and stronger Africa-Diaspora ties."

Mr. Okyere Darko commended BIDEC INC for their professionalism, innovation, and dedication in organising the festival and encouraged stronger institutional partnerships to ensure the momentum built during the 2025 festival translates into sustainable socio-economic benefits for Ghana and the broader African diaspora.

He offered suggestions on how the organisers need to add the ‘ginger effect’ of large attendance and strategic entertainment to the 2026 edition. 

The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, setting the tone for the 2026 edition of the Black History Festival in Atlanta from 26 to 28 March 2026, the World Cup Cheer Train for the FIFA 2026 World Cup in North America and other initiatives aimed at harnessing the power of the African diaspora for sustainable development and cultural celebration.