Ghanaians in Togo mark Independence Day with vibrant cultural celebration in Lomé
A large number of Ghanaians living in Togo on Friday, March 6, gathered at the official residence of Ghana’s Ambassador to mark their country’s Independence Day.
The reception, hosted by Ghana’s Ambassador to Togo, George Nfojoh, at his residence in Lomé, drew members of the Ghanaian community, diplomats, traditional leaders and representatives of various state institutions in Togo.
The Togolese government was represented by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afo Saliou.
The event featured a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture, including music, dance and artistic performances, alongside a variety of traditional Ghanaian dishes served to guests.
Toast
Proposing a toast, Captain Nfojoh said it was meaningful for the Ghanaian community to celebrate the occasion in Togo, which he described as a sister nation with which Ghana shared not only a border but also deep historical, cultural and family ties.
“Our peoples are bonded by geography, commerce, and kinship that predates colonial boundaries, and indeed, many families straddle both sides of our common frontier, reflecting the natural interconnectedness of our two nations,” he added.
The envoy noted that over the years, Ghana and Togo had built a relationship anchored in cooperation, mutual respect and good neighbourliness.
In the area of security, Captain Nfojoh said collaboration between the two countries remained strong, particularly in addressing cross-border crime. He said the partnership reflected a shared commitment to ensuring that their common border remained a bridge of opportunity rather than a corridor for illegality.
He further noted that both countries worked together under the Accra Initiative, a regional security framework aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing, improving coordinated border management and preventing the spread of violent extremism into coastal West Africa.
“The future our two nations are intertwined; by strengthening our cooperation, addressing challenges with sincerity, and building on our shared achievements, we can ensure prosperity and stability for our peoples and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the West African sub-region,” he maintained.
Captain Nfojoh said the celebration also offered an opportunity to highlight Ghana’s tourism potential, vibrant cultural heritage and expanding investment opportunities.
According to him, Ghana continued to position itself as a preferred destination for tourism, business and diaspora engagement.
“From our rich historical landmarks to our dynamic creative arts industry, Ghana proudly invites the world to experience the warmth, hospitality, and opportunities that define our nation,” the Ambassador told the reception.
He commended members of the Ghanaian community in Togo for being worthy ambassadors of their country, noting that their hard work, enterprise and peaceful coexistence with their Togolese counterparts continued to strengthen relations between the two countries.
