Ejisu-Abenase queen mother calls for comprehensive diaspora integration policies at UN Forum

Nana Akosua Serwaa Seoyo I of Ejisu-Abenase has made an important call. She wants a comprehensive policy for the African diaspora. This policy should help their return and integration across Africa.

The queen mother, born Shannan Akosua Magee, believes this is essential. It will ensure people of African descent feel welcomed when they return. They should be able to settle into society easily.

“This is crucial for healing and rebuilding connections,” she said. It will also foster a true sense of belonging.

Her message aligns with Malcolm X's speech at the 1964 African Summit Conference. He urged African nations to protect their sovereignty and support the global diaspora. His legacy inspires unity and empowerment among people of African descent today.

Nana Akosua spoke at the Fourth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. The event took place at the UN General Assembly in New York. She represented Ghanaian traditional leadership and the global diaspora community.

She highlighted the “Year of Return” initiative's importance in reconnecting Africa with its diaspora. While symbolic gestures matter, practical policies are needed too. These policies must support descendants of the transatlantic slave trade.

“The right to return should be prioritized in our constitutions,” she stressed. It must remain central to our conversations and collective agenda.

Her comments reflect the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024). This UN initiative focuses on recognition, justice, and development for people of African heritage worldwide.

“My call to action reminds us that we must keep our momentum,” she stated. African countries need to work with diaspora communities on inclusive policies. These policies should honor shared history and drive sustainable development.