Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama is encouraging Ghanaians living abroad, particularly those facing hardship, to return home and take advantage of the opportunities available in Ghana.
Speaking in response to renewed xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa, Mahama said there is little reason for Ghanaians to remain in places where their safety is at risk when they can rebuild their lives in their homeland.
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“Come home,” Mahama urged, stressing that Ghana is not a poor country but one with significant untapped potential.
According to him, many returnees need only modest financial assistance to establish successful businesses. He suggested that both the government and private sector should work together to provide seed capital and other forms of support to help members of the diaspora reintegrate and become economically independent.
“If there are 200 people and only 100 succeed, that would still be a major gain for the country,” he said.
Mahama noted that his own journey was made possible by a relatively small financial boost, underscoring the transformative impact targeted support can have on young entrepreneurs.
He also emphasized the long-term value of helping others succeed, saying that empowering someone to build a better life creates a legacy that extends beyond the present generation.
His comments come as Ghana continues to position itself as a welcoming destination for both its diaspora and people of African descent seeking to reconnect with the continent. Through initiatives such as the Year of Return and Beyond the Return, the country has promoted investment, heritage tourism, and stronger ties with the global African community.
Mahama’s message reinforces the idea that Ghana offers not only cultural belonging, but also real opportunities for those willing to return and contribute to the nation’s development.
