The signing follows a high-level meeting between Ghana and Bahamian leadership
In a landmark move, the governments of Ghana and Bahamas have formalised a cooperation agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to export Ghanaian skilled professionals, starting with teachers and nurses to The Bahamas.
According to a statement released on October 27, 2025, the signing, presided over by Ghana’s Minister of Special Initiatives, Emmanuel Agyekum and officials from the Office of the President, follows a high-level meeting between Ghana and Bahamian leadership, including Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.
The agreement marks a significant step toward deepening labour mobility, skills exchange and bilateral ties between the two nations.
“At the heart of this MoU is a shared vision aimed at improving cooperation and relations between Ghana and The Bahamas through people-centred development and mutually beneficial cooperation,” the statement said.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ghana will begin recruiting well-qualified teachers and nurses to serve in The Bahamas.
The initiative is positioned as a pilot phase of a broader partnership that could later extend into fields such as commerce, culture, tourism and other areas of human capital exchange.
The statement added that the programme is not only intended to provide international exposure and employment opportunities for Ghana’s professionals but also to position them as ambassadors of Ghana’s values of excellence, discipline and service.
“This initiative proves that the trust that our international partners have in the quality of Ghanaian educators and healthcare workers, who have consistently demonstrated excellence, discipline and dedication in shaping minds and healing the nations,” the statement continued.
Stakeholders were also assured that the recruitment process would be transparent and that participants’ rights, safety and welfare would be protected in collaboration with Bahamian partners.
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The agreement was also described as a milestone in Ghana’s ambition to become a hub for exporting expertise, reaffirming confidence in the quality of Ghanaian health and education professionals.
“Though the conditions of the MoU remain confidential as part of diplomatic protocol, I would like to point out that its spirit and purpose are rooted in cooperation, respect, and shared prosperity,” the statement concluded.
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