The Government of Ghana is exploring a bilateral arrangement with the Republic of Colombia that could see Ghanaian teachers travel to Colombia to support the teaching of English.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang revealed the proposal during a courtesy call on the Presidency by Colombian Vice President Francia Elena Márquez Mina, who is in Ghana for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang noted that the longstanding programme through which Colombia provides Spanish language instructors to Ghana could be expanded into a reciprocal initiative.
“Ghana particularly values Colombia’s enduring support for the teaching of the Spanish language in Ghana—a programme that has significantly enhanced institutional capacity and deepened cross-cultural understanding,” she said.
The Vice President highlighted the recent graduation ceremony for the 12th edition of the Spanish teaching programme, saying it underscores the potential for further collaboration. “I was asking that we expand that path to send teachers of English from Ghana to Colombia, too,” she added.
She also pointed to a broad range of ongoing partnerships between the two nations, including cooperation in immigration, agriculture, political consultations, air services, education, technical assistance, sports, and youth development.
“Our two countries have signed agreements and are undertaking joint projects in several areas, including immigration, agriculture, political consultations, air services, education, technical cooperation, sports and youth development,” she said, urging both countries to explore new areas—particularly trade, cultural exchange, and tourism—to drive economic growth and mutual benefits.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further highlighted Colombia’s global strengths and Ghana’s emerging opportunities: “Ghana recognises Colombia’s expertise in biodiversity-driven innovation, creative industries, and agro-processing, while Colombia stands to benefit from our dynamic investment landscape and growing markets in agriculture, energy, and services.”
As part of the visit, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosted a business seminar for a Colombian commercial delegation accompanying Vice President Márquez Mina, aimed at boosting investment links and broadening cooperation.
