Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was visibly dismayed after inspecting severely deteriorated state-owned properties in Nigeria.
During an official visit to Ghana's Chancery in Lagos, his expression reflected deep concern over the level of neglect.
The chancery, described as cramped and outdated, is furnished with old furniture and malfunctioning air-conditioners.
Its washrooms are in poor condition, and the ceilings and roofs of the adjacent residential apartments are in visible disrepair - a sight that left the Minister visibly shaken. "This is sad," the Minister remarked, adding "My visit will not be in vain." Barbara Entee, Head of Chancery, highlighted the urgency of intervention. "The structural defects are so obvious, and when it rains, water enters the residence," she said, describing the Minister's visit as timely. "We've been looking forward to the reconstruction of the residential apartments and the Chancery." She stressed the high maintenance costs and voiced hope that the Minister would prioritize rebuilding efforts. "The property doesn't speak well of Ghana," she added.
