President Mahama Seeks Structured Migration Deal to Send Ghanaian Workers to EU
At the Ghana–EU Partnership Dialogue on June 17, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama revealed intentions to establish structured labour mobility agreements with the European Union—designed to legally channel skilled Ghanaian workers to fill shortages in sectors like healthcare, construction, and agriculture across EU countries. 1. Matching Skills to Demand Mahama emphasized that EU nations face critical gaps in staffing, particularly in nursing, farming, and trades, and Ghana is poised to provide well-qualified professionals. These agreements will ensure: Mutual qualification recognition Clear labour standards Protections for Ghanaian migrants “Ghana offers a pool of skilled professionals,” he noted, framing the arrangement as a win–win framework. 2. Safe, Humane & Legal Describing the initiative as part of the Ghana Labour Export Programme, Mahama underscored that it aims to provide: Transparent, regulated migration pathways No reliance on dangerous routes such as Sahara or Mediterranean […]