180 Ghanaians Return From Libya with Gov’t, IOM, ECOWAS Support
The government of Ghana, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), facilitated the safe return of 180 Ghanaian nationals from Libya on Wednesday, September 24, 2026.
The repatriation forms part of ongoing efforts to assist vulnerable Ghanaians stranded abroad or seeking to return home voluntarily.
The returnees, comprising 27 females and 153 males, including children and infants, were received upon arrival by the Resident Representative of ECOWAS in Ghana, H.E. Mohammed Lawan Gana, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
The officials welcomed the returnees and expressed appreciation to all institutions involved in facilitating their safe repatriation.
In his remarks, H.E. Gana assured the returnees that their safe arrival marked an important step towards rebuilding their lives and encouraged them to view their return not as a setback, but as an opportunity to begin anew.
He urged them to remain hopeful, make constructive use of the support available to them, and consider opportunities for skills development, entrepreneurship and other forms of livelihood assistance that could help them reintegrate into their communities.
The initiative reflects the continued cooperation among the Government of Ghana, IOM and ECOWAS to support the voluntary return and reintegration of Ghanaian nationals in vulnerable situations abroad.
It also underscores the commitment of the institutions to promoting safe, orderly and regular migration, while ensuring that Ghanaian nationals who require assistance receive the necessary support to return home safely and reintegrate into society.
The returnees are expected to receive appropriate assistance as they begin the reintegration process, with the relevant authorities and partners continuing to work together to facilitate their transition and support their wellbeing.
