Melania Trump Visits Ghana Today

Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States of America is expected to land on Ghanaian soil, Today.

Her visit forms part of her working tour to four African countries with a mission to promote child welfare and maternal health.

Ghana is privileged to be the first African country Donald Trump’s wife would call on after which she would visit three other countries—Malawi, Kenya and Egypt, on similar assignments.

Speaking on the side-lines of the UN General Assembly held in New York, last week, Mrs. Trump revealed that “October 1 will mark the first day of my solo visit to four beautiful and very different countries in Africa – Ghana, Malawi, Kenya, and Egypt – all of which have worked alongside USAID and our partners to make great progress in overcoming some of their biggest challenges.

“Our discussions are always united by the universal desire to provide children with the support and tools necessary to grow up happy, healthy, and responsible adults. I am thrilled to be working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on what I know will be a meaningful trip,” she said.

First Ladies’ Collabo

On her auspicious visit, Melania Trump hopes to liaise with Ghana’s First Lady, Mr. Rebecca Akufo-Addo to promote her ‘Be Best’ campaign in Ghana.

The ‘Be Best’ campaign which was launched in May, 2018 focuses on maternal and newborn care in hospitals as well as education of children in general.

It also seeks to promote successful organisations and programs that share the same vision with the ‘Be Best’ campaign.

“I’d like to take a moment and thank the First Lady of Ghana for being with us today. Mrs Akufo-Addo, I look forward to visiting your country and know we will find ways to continue working together even after my visit,” Mrs. Trump had said.

She continued: “In Ghana, USAID’s programs have focused on healthcare by supporting efforts to expand the coverage and quality of health care for mothers and newborns, and educating women and young children about the importance of proper nutrition.”

It is however not known how long the US First Lady’s visit would last but is expected to be pivotal in the history of Ghana.

By: Grace Ablewor Sogbey