Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged Ghanaians living abroad to get closer to their embassies for assistance.

He says that it is only when the embassies know them that assistance can be provided if need be.

Mr Ablakwa revealed that 156 Ghanaians face imminent deportation from the United States.

He says this is the official figure they are working with, at the moment.