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About The Ghana Mission

The Ghana Mission in Cotonou is responsible for the coordination, promotion and protection of the national interest of Ghana and Ghanaians in the host countries and organisations in a manner as to meaningfully contribute to the enhancement of the country’s security and socio-economic development.

The Mission provides an efficient one-stop reference for general information on Ghana for the effective promotion of trade, investment, and tourism.

If you need more information, simply click on our FAQs button! It's the quickest way to find answers to the most common questions.

Consular Working Hours

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 (except Public Holidays)

DateHolidayGhanaBenin
1st JanuaryNew Years Day
7th JanuaryConstitution Day
8th JanuaryConstitution Day Holiday
10th JanuaryVodoun Festival
16th JanuaryDay of Remembrance
28th FebruaryPeople's Sovereignty Day
6th MarchIndependence Day of Ghana
8th MarchWomen's Day
29th MarchGood Friday
1st AprilEaster Monday
10th AprilEid Ul-Fitr
1st MayWorkers Day / Labour Day / May Day
9th MayAscension Day
20th MayWhit Monday
17th JuneEid Ul-Adha
17th JuneTabaski
1st AugustIndependence Day of Benin
4th AugustFounders Day
5th AugustFounders Day Holiday
15th AugustAssumption Day
16th SeptemberMaouloud
21st SeptemberKwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
23rd SeptemberKwame Nkrumah Memorial Day Holiday
1st NovemberAll Saints Day
6th DecemberFarmers Day
25th DecemberChristmas Day
26th DecemberBoxing Day

Our Latest Stories

Ambassador Churcher Engages Diaspora in Cotonou, Encourages Civic Participation Ahead of Elections
12 Oct, 2024

The Ambassador, Christine Churcher, has been actively engaging with Ghanaian communities in Benin, aiming to strengthen ties and discuss important…

Egyptian Ambassador Amal Afifi Send off Party
23 Jul, 2024

H.E Christine Churcher was at the ambassadorial send-off party organised at the end of tour for the Eyptian Ambassador. Ambassador…

Visit to Ghanaian Community in Bohicon
5 Jul, 2024

As part of strengthening our relationship with the Ghanaian communities in Benin, we undertook a 130km journey from cotonou to…

KAIPTC WYPSI Teams Confer With Ghana’s Ambassador To Benin
17 May, 2024

Officials from the Women Youth Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) paid…

Joined in celebration with South African Independence
2 May, 2024

The Mission joined our South African family to celebrate independence day.

Ghana University Edu Fair
26 Apr, 2024

The Mission organised an educational fair to provide youth in Benin with an opportunity to learn more about the university…

The Mission Commiserate with the Family of Alhaji Rashid Bawa Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria
20 Apr, 2024

The Ambassador joined the family of Alhaji Rashid Bawa who passed on the 14th of March to perform the final…

67th Independence Day Celebration
6 Mar, 2024

The Mission invited the Ghanaian students at CELBAE to join in the celebration of the independence at the residence of…

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