Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has called on Ghanaians living abroad to bring their skills home and partner with investors to support the country’s economic transformation.

Speaking during a series of visits to Ghanaian churches in Worcester, Massachusetts, Ambassador Smith highlighted that the nation’s underdevelopment is a key reason many citizens remain abroad.

“Many would be home if Ghana were half as developed as the U.S.,” he said. “It’s painful to see our people seeking opportunities elsewhere, when they could be contributing to the growth of their own country.”

The Ambassador described his mission in the United States as a drive to attract investors and encourage strategic partnerships with the diaspora. He urged skilled Ghanaians to return home and work alongside investors to create industries, jobs, and sustainable development.

“I am expecting that investors will want people with your kind of skills to partner them in Ghana,” he said. “We need your expertise, your experience, and your innovative approaches to help transform our nation.”

He emphasised that creating well-paying jobs is central to reducing migration and fostering national growth. “Jobs, jobs, jobs — that is the priority. We want fewer people feeling forced to leave the country in search of opportunities,” he added.

Ambassador Smith also announced plans for a more formal engagement with the Ghanaian community in Worcester and the Massachusetts area, where he will hold in-depth discussions on development, investment, and diaspora collaboration.

He concluded by appealing to faith communities to continue praying for Ghana’s leadership and for peace, noting that spiritual support remains crucial to national progress.