The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday the receipt of a reconstructed building belonging to Nigeria’s High Commission in Accra, Ghana. 

The property was previously demolished by Ghanaian authorities, an incident that almost escalated into a diplomatic dispute between the two nations.

However, after a series of high-level discussions, the Government of Ghana committed to rebuilding the four-bedroom block. 

The handover was confirmed in a statement by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.

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According to the statement, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mrs Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, officially handed over the keys on behalf of the Ghanaian government.

The property was received by Ambassador Chimezie Ogu, Director of the Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, on behalf of the Nigerian government. 

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applauds the laudable gesture and affirms that the reconstructed building embodies the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that defines the relationship between the Republic of Nigeria and the sister nation, Ghana,” the statement said.