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President Kufuor congratulates Dr.
Asamoa-Baah on WHO job
Accra, July 27, Ghanadot/GNA - President John Agyekum Kufuor on
Friday congratulated Dr Anarfi Asamoa-Baah, a Ghanaian
medical professional, on his appointment as Deputy
Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
"You have done Ghana a great pride. Well done and keep it
up", he said when he received the Deputy Director-General at
the Castle, Osu.
President Kufuor noted that this latest international
appointment of a Ghanaian national was in keeping with
tradition. "We are a small country but we punch above our
weight."
He counselled him to always remain patient, dedicated and
persevere, saying by so doing, the sky would be his limit to
bring more honour to the country.
Additionally, he should be mindful of what he could do to
support Ghana and Africa, a continent plagued by diseases
and other drawbacks, even as he served the world.
Dr. Asamoa-Baah thanked the Government and people for the
support and prayers.
"The show of goodwill and support has been overwhelming," he
said.
Irish High Commissioner, Mr Liam Canniffe, who has ended his
duty tour of the country, was also at the Castle to say
farewell to President Kufuor.
He lauded Ghana for its political and economic success and
re-affirmed Ireland's commitment to work with the country.
"I admire you for what you have done in Ghana, the
sub-Region and Africa. Your chairmanship and leadership of
the African Union has been outstanding - a pathfinder in
bringing the African Peer Review Mechanism forward."
President Kufuor said the Government was resolved not to
fail in good governance, democratisation and sound economic
management.
He said Ghana wanted its bilateral relations with Ireland to
grow even stronger, adding that it was on account of this
that it would like the Irish High Commissioner to have a
permanent residence in Accra.
High Commissioners from Ireland accredited to Ghana are
based in Abuja, Nigeria.
President Kufuor said with its leading role in the European
Union, the Irish should use their influence to support
Africa.
GNA
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