Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias called for a stadium in Ghana to be named after Giannis Antetokounmpo

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias started his second visit to Ghana from the Greek school Agios Nikolaos in the city of Tema. During his visit to the Greek school, which is supported by donations from Greeks doing business in Ghana, the foreign minister met with Greek residents, Ghanaian businessmen and students learning Greek language and culture, News247.gr reports.

In his statement, Nikos Dendias said he was moved to revisit the Greek school after a year and two months (November 2021) and he will never forget today’s pictures, while pledging to return without ministerial status. As the festive atmosphere of the visit is captured in moments captured in a video posted by Nikos Dendias on his personal social media account, school children play Greek music, sing Christmas carols and sing while waving Greek flags.

The Foreign Minister also stressed the “very important importance” of the Agios Nikolaos School for the Greek Government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He also recognized the contribution of the “Tsakos” Foundation and the Mytileneos Group of companies to Agios Nikolaos. “A good education is extremely important in Africa, the fastest growing continent in the worldhe pointed out.

In this regard, the Foreign Minister announced a small donation that will allow the school’s youth to set up a basketball team and asked that the stadium be named after Giannis Antetokounmpo. A name that unites Greece and Africa, as he pointed out. “I would be very proud if when I come back I see you playing on this basketball court, the name of the court would be Giannis Antetokounmpohe said characteristically.