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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that every region in Ghana will have a fully operational passport application centre by December 2025, as part of a major decentralisation drive aimed at improving accessibility to essential travel documents.
Speaking at a ceremony to present diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that seven regions currently lack passport application centres, but assured the public that this gap will soon be bridged.
“We still have seven regions without passport application centres. I am delighted to announce that by December, we will ensure every region has one, starting with Bolgatanga this month,” the Minister stated.
The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader commitment to enhancing service delivery and bringing government services closer to the people.
During the event, the Minister presented diplomatic passports to five prominent Ghanaians in recognition of their contributions to Ghana’s global image: travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster and entrepreneur Anita Erskine, contemporary visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE.
Mr. Ablakwa also highlighted ongoing reforms within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that have significantly improved the passport acquisition process.
“The Foreign Affairs Ministry has become very efficient, and Ghanaians are already confirming that the process is now smooth. They are receiving their passports in record time and no longer have to endure the stress of visiting passport offices for collection, as passports are delivered via courier services,” he added.
The decentralisation of passport centres, coupled with technological improvements and streamlined service delivery, reflects the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing convenience and efficiency for all Ghanaians.
