加纳总统 John Dramani Mahama 先生
John Dramani Mahama 总统宣布，加纳将向来自西非国家经济共同体（ECOWAS，以下简称西共体）各国的 1000 名大学生提供奖学金，作为通过教育和共享经验加强区域联系的努力之一。近日，加纳首都阿克拉举行西共体成立 50 周年庆典启动仪式，活动以 “庆祝西非团结与一体化 50 周年” 为主题，汇活动汇集西共体国家元首、高级政府官员，以及西共体委员会代表。“为纪念这一时刻并加强区域纽带，加纳将为来自西共体各国的千名高等教育学生提供在我们大学学习的奖学金。” Mahama 先生如此表示。他将这一举措描述为构建西非青年团结的实际步骤。“这不仅仅是一个姿态，还是通向未来的桥梁，在那里我们的年轻人将成长为视彼此为伙伴而非外国人。”Mahama 先生强调，外交不应仅限于解决争端，还必须包括创造和平、包容和进步的条件。他呼吁加大对青年和教育的投资，以此作为加强区域联系的手段。“我们通过外交推动一体化的努力必须延伸到经济、社会和文化领域。” Mahama 先生说，“无论是协调贸易谈判还是在教育和卫生领域推进合作，我们的外交工具必须始终为我们的人民服务。”该奖学金计划预计将与加纳的公立大学合作实施，并由外交与区域一体化部协调。西共体成立于 1975 年，旨在促进西非国家之间的经济合作和政治协调。在共同体庆祝其成立 50 周年之际，Mahama 先生敦促领导人采取切实措施，使该区域集团对公民，特别是青年更加具有现实意义。Mahama Pledges 1000 University Scholarships for ECOWAS Students to Study in Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will offer 1,000 scholarships to university students from across the ECOWAS sub-region, as part of efforts to strengthen regional ties through education and shared experiences.
The announcement was made at the launch of the 50th anniversary celebrations of ECOWAS in Accra on Tuesday [April 22, 2025].
The event, held on the theme: “Celebrating 50 Years of West African Unity and Integration”, brought together heads of state, senior government officials, and representatives of the ECOWAS Commission.
“To mark this moment and strengthen regional bonds, Ghana is offering a thousand scholarships to tertiary students from across the ECOWAS sub-region to study in our universities,” Mr Mahama said.
He described the initiative as a practical step towards building unity among West African youth.
“This is not just a gesture,” he said. “It is a bridge to a future where our young people will grow up seeing each other not as foreigners but as partners.”
Mr Mahama stressed that diplomacy should not be limited to resolving disputes but must also include creating conditions for peace, inclusion and progress. He called for greater investment in youth and education as a means of strengthening regional ties.
“Our drive for integration through diplomacy must extend to economic, social and cultural areas,” he said. “Whether it is harmonising trade negotiations or advancing cooperation in education and health, our diplomatic tools must always work in the service of our people.”
The scholarship programme is expected to be implemented in partnership with Ghana’s public universities and coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
ECOWAS, established in 1975, was formed to promote economic cooperation and political coordination among West African states. As the community marks its 50th anniversary, Mr Mahama urged leaders to take practical steps to make the regional bloc more relevant to citizens, especially the youth.
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文：By Mohammed Ali
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