NDC-Canada wishes to congratulate Dr. Richard Benjamin Turkson, on his appointment as Ghana’s new High Commissioner to Canada.

“On the occasion of the presentation of your Credentials to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on Monday, November 23, 2009, in the Ballroom, at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, we would like to express our warmest congratulations to you”.

We are convinced that your vast experience as a Ghanaian diplomat and a distinguished lecturer among other positions held in the past, will go a long way in making a significant contribution towards building a better and a stronger Ghanaian community here in Canada. Your appointment to this prestigious position reflects the confidence that His Excellency, the President of Ghana Prof. John Evans Atta Mills has in your expertise to deliver for our Better Ghana Agenda.

Your appointment brings honour not only to your good self, but to the entire Ghanaian nation.

Once again, please accept our warmest congratulations and we welcome you to Canada, the True North strong and free!

(Signed) Charles N. Nkansah