Dr Apaak, exchanging pleasantries wit the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bellavia Janet Ribeiro-Addy (MP)

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, received the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bellavia Janet Ribeiro-Addy (MP), at the Ministry on Monday, May 19, 2025.

The meeting primarily focused on Transnational Education (TNE), with the aim of strengthening the UK-Ghana educational partnership and exploring additional areas for deeper collaboration.

Dr Apaak was supported by the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai; the Director for Tertiary Education, Dr. Emmanuel Newman; and officials from the Ministry’s Protocol Department.

In his remarks, the Deputy Minister expressed his gratitude to the UK Envoy for selecting Ghana as a partner in Transnational Education.

“On behalf of the Minister, I would like to express our appreciation and emphasize that this partnership will be mutually beneficial. We are committed to doing our part, based on the conversation we’ve had and our shared expectations,” Dr Apaak said.

“We are also encouraged by your willingness to support us. You mentioned capacity building and building on what has already been achieved in phase one — we are ready for phase two. We genuinely want to position Ghana as an educational hub. Our country is politically stable, and our economy is doing relatively well,” he added.

Dr Apaak further assured the Envoy of the Ministry’s openness to continued engagement. “Our doors are always open for any clarifications. We are available to provide the necessary information so that we can make meaningful progress that benefits us all.”

“We want to see real impact — it’s not just about awarding degrees,” he emphasized.

For her part, the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bellavia Janet Ribeiro-Addy (MP), expressed appreciation to the Deputy Minister for hosting her and for engaging in discussions on Transnational Education.

“I just want to thank you so much for taking the time to meet with us and for your willingness to support Transnational Education and the creation of partnerships between institutions,” she stated.