![Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang [left]](https://www.citinewsroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dias-3.jpeg)
The government has renewed calls for the Transatlantic Slave Trade to be formally recognised by the international community as one of the worst crimes against humanity.
The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, said the government is spearheading efforts to secure official recognition at the United Nations, describing the move as an important step toward justice for the millions of Africans who were enslaved and their descendants.
She made the remarks during a ceremony where members of the African diaspora community took the Oath of Allegiance to be legally recognised as Ghanaian citizens.
The event forms part of the government’s broader initiative to reconnect people of African descent in the diaspora with their ancestral roots in the country.
According to the Vice President, international recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a crime against humanity would demonstrate a global commitment to addressing the historical injustices and inhumane treatment suffered by enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Highlighting the significance of the swearing-in ceremony, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also noted that the government is intensifying efforts to strengthen its Diaspora Engagement Policy.
The policy aims to build stronger partnerships between Ghana and Ghanaians living abroad in key sectors.
She stressed that Ghana’s independence stands as a symbol of freedom and resilience for Ghanaians both at home and in the diaspora.
Acknowledging the contributions of the Ghanaian diaspora to national development, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said collaboration should be expanded to include education, tourism and other opportunities that can support the country’s growth.
She urged the newly sworn-in citizens to uphold their responsibilities, remain loyal to Ghana, and contribute toward creating more opportunities and advancing the nation’s development.
