16/10/2026
GHANA EMBASSY IN TOKYO ENGAGES STUDENTS OF MEIJI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY ON GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
On Friday, 16th October 2026, the Embassy of Ghana in Tokyo participated in a guest lecture at Meiji Gakuin University, Yokohama Campus, on the theme “Introducing Ghana: Culture, Cocoa and Responsible Global Citizenship.”
The lecture was delivered by Mr. Michael Nyaaba Assibi, Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of Chancery, as part of the University's Introduction to Global Citizenship II course.
Mr. Assibi was accompanied by Mr. Christopher Edem Kwei Gaba, Minister-Counsellor responsible for Diaspora, Education and Culture; Mr. Larry Kumi, First Secretary responsible for Political and Economic Affairs; and Ms. Josephine Aikins, Translator and Interpreter.
The presentation introduced students to Ghana's cultural heritage, democratic traditions, economic potential and longstanding relations with Japan.
Particular attention was given to Ghana's cocoa industry, responsible chocolate production, children's rights and efforts to eliminate child labour through the Child Labour Free Zone initiative.
The lecture also highlighted cooperation between Ghana, Japan and UNICEF in strengthening child protection systems and promoting responsible supply chains.
Mr. Assibi encouraged the students to appreciate the importance of responsible global citizenship and the role of governments, businesses, educational institutions and consumers in addressing shared global challenges.
The Embassy expressed its appreciation to Meiji Gakuin University and Professor Takakuwa for facilitating the engagement.
The lecture forms part of the Mission's continued efforts to promote educational diplomacy, cultural understanding and stronger people-to-people relations between Ghana and Japan.