On this date, Ghana and its African Diaspora community make history; On December 28, 2016, Ministry of the Future (MOF) initiated a bold initiative for the first time since the end of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
In contrast, a sovereign, independent African government accepted a pan-African proposal initiated by an NGO and based on a two-tier reciprocal principle presented by MOF to the Ghanaian government.
“Moral Obligation” and “Economic Added Value” to Ghana’s National Economy were the Two Tier Principles.
Explicit and One of a kind Diaspora Gathering
Conceding Of Mass Citizenship To “African Relatives Of The Transoceanic Slave Exchange,” Giving a Statement Of “Right To Return” 28th December, 2016.
Ghana was able to capture the affectionate hearts and minds of the global African diaspora thanks to this historic event, which spread like a powerful tsunami ocean wave throughout the world’s diaspora.
As a result, Ghana has emerged as the most popular travel and tourism destination in Africa for the global African diaspora.
As a result, 2019 became known as the “Year of Return.”
2019; “Year of Return” Ghana’s national coffers received $2.2 billion from visitors from the African diaspora.
On December 28, 2016, Ghana made a bold and historic decision to grant citizenship to the African diaspora. This decision has now affected and spread like a virus throughout the African continent.
Though, African Citizenship is Currently Being Offered d To The African Diaspora From Such African Countries As Sierra Leone, Gabon, Tanzania, The Gambia Republic Of Benin, Liberia, Togo, Mali, Guinea Bissau, and, Senegal.
Ghana’s model of granting citizenship to the African diaspora will likely be adopted by additional African nations in the near future.
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