The Ghanaian government, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has facilitated the return of 180 Ghanaians from Libya.
The returnees arrived in Ghana on Thursday, September 24, as part of ongoing efforts to assist Ghanaians in vulnerable situations abroad and support their safe return and reintegration.
The group comprised 153 men and 27 women, including children and infants.
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ECOWAS and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) received the returnees upon their arrival.
ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana, Mohammed Lawan Gana, welcomed the returnees and encouraged them to view their arrival as an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
He urged them to take advantage of available opportunities in skills development, entrepreneurship and livelihood programmes to support their reintegration into their communities.
The repatriation forms part of cooperation between Ghana, IOM and ECOWAS to facilitate the voluntary return of Ghanaian nationals who require assistance while abroad.
The initiative also supports efforts to promote what the partners describe as safe, orderly and regular migration, while providing assistance to vulnerable citizens returning home.
Authorities and partner organisations are expected to continue supporting the returnees as they begin the reintegration process.
The latest exercise adds to Ghana’s recent efforts to assist citizens facing difficult circumstances outside the country, including previous repatriation exercises from other countries.
