The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana and the Embassy of Japan in Accra on Monday, 2nd June 2025 signed the Exchange of Notes on Japanese Grant Assistance for the “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship,” a substantial grant of Four Hundred and Two Million Japanese Yen.
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ramses Joseph Cleland, signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana, while the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Yoshimoto Hiroshi, signed on behalf of the Government of Japan.
In his remarks, Ambassador Cleland emphasized that the Japanese Development Scholarship (JDS) will empower Ghana’s youth and unlock the full potential of the nation’s workforce.
He noted that this initiative reflects the strong and enduring partnership between the Governments of Ghana and Japan, aimed at building the human capital necessary to advance Ghana’s development agenda.
On behalf of the Honourable Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ambassador Cleland extended sincere gratitude to the Government of Japan for their continued commitment and expressed optimism for the successful implementation of the grant assistance.
His Excellency Hiroshi expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister for his ongoing support and to Ambassador Cleland for signing the agreement on behalf of Ghana.
Highlighting the significance of the JDS since its inception in 2012, the Ambassador underscored Japan’s dedication to supporting Ghana’s human resource development through quality education and capacity building.
He reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthen the enduring partnership between the two countries through sustained cooperation in human resource development.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
