'The world is proud of Ghana' - Mahama

President Mahama has indicated that he is humbled by his appointment to the UN as one of the eminent advocates for the new Sustainable Development Goals, which seeks to secure political commitment for sustainable development.

He said the appointment attests to Ghana’s leadership commitment to ensuring sustainable development, and also shows the country is on track the right track regarding the Goals.

The president in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 21, 2016, said "I am Co-Chairing, together with the Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, a group of sixteen Sustainable Development Goals Advocates to support the Secretary General of the UN in his efforts to generate momentum and commitment to achieve the SDGs by 2030.

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"I am humbled by this appointment. To me, it speaks volumes about Ghana’s leadership on the path of sustainable development. It proves not only that we are on the right track, but also that we lead the way. The world is proud of us, and this makes me extremely proud of each and every one of you!"

President Mahama was appointed by the UN General-Secretary as Co-Chair for a group of eminent advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 16-member group will support the UN Secretary-General in advocating for effective implementation of the SDGs and achievement of the goals by 2030.

President Mahama is scheduled to co-chair a forum on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on the sidelines of the on-going World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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The SDGs adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015 represents a commitment by all nations to work together to end poverty, achieve shared prosperity, build peace, and secure a life of dignity and a healthy planet for present and future generations.

He said, "My appointment as co-Chair of this select UN group also means that Ghana will be able to attract more foreign investments, which in turn will help boost the economy thus, significantly more jobs will become available for Ghanaians," he added.

He noted that, "This is the future we all fought for, and I am honoured to be your leader in this fight! God bless you all! God bless our Mother Ghana!"