According to the former president, the visit by the Trinidadian Prime Minister is one of the most rewarding political engagement Ghana has had in recent years.

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Former President Rawlings reiterated the fact that without strong public institutions with leadership and purpose, Ghana and other West African countries will not be able to take full advantage of the benefits of their new found resources.

"I think that it is important that we make the integrity of our leadership one of the key factors and I think this is what we need the most on this continent. I'm saying so because some of our institutions that should be exacting integrity out of us have gone weak," he stressed.

On his part, the Trinidadian Prime Minister, Dr Rowley said his country will continue to explore ways of collaborating with Ghana to develop the country's gas resources.