VIRGINIA PALMER WRAPS UP SERVICE AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO GHANA

The United States Embassy in Ghana has officially bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, who concluded her three-year diplomatic mission in the country on May 28, 2025. Ambassador Palmer, who began her role in May 2022, was widely commended for her dedicated service and her impactful efforts to deepen the longstanding partnership between the United States and Ghana.

During her tenure, Ambassador Palmer prioritized initiatives that enhanced bilateral cooperation in various areas, especially trade, investment, and democratic governance. She played a pivotal role in fostering commercial ties and encouraging private sector growth through strategic partnerships between U.S. and Ghanaian businesses.

As part of her farewell engagements, the U.S.-Africa Business Roundtable organized a special event in her honor on May 16, 2025. Held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, the event brought together diplomats, business leaders, and key stakeholders who praised Ambassador Palmer for her unwavering commitment to economic diplomacy and her efforts to create opportunities for mutual growth.

In addition to her work in the capital, Ambassador Palmer also made outreach visits across the country. One of her final visits was to Tamale in northern Ghana, a gesture that underscored her interest in engaging with communities beyond Accra and promoting inclusive development.

Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter in U.S.-Ghana relations. Under her leadership, the embassy strengthened its collaboration with Ghanaian institutions, championed human rights, and supported initiatives in education, health, and security.

The U.S. government has yet to announce her successor, but Ambassador Palmer leaves behind a legacy of strong diplomacy and people-centered leadership that has further solidified the friendship between the two nations.