Association of Ghanaian Unions in Switzerland

Unity and Development

Association of Ghanaian Unions in Switzerland, abbreviated as “AGUS” is the umbrella union of all Ghanaian unions in Switzerland, formed with the aim of bringing all the ad-hoc Ghanaian unions together to enable unity, act as the bridge to the Ghana Embassy, Bern and be the single mouthpiece to represent Ghanaians living in Switzerland in matters affecting them and their unions. Also to promote Foreign Direct Investments through entertainment, tourism, arts, and culture to The Republic of Ghana.

30Jun

4th Ghana Day Festival & Highlife Music Concert Zurich,Switzerland

30.06.2023 11:00 PM - 01.07.2023 12:00 AM
Zürich, Switzerland

The Forum aims to provide the platform to diasporas, entrepreneurs, CEOs of Corporate Organisations, thought leaders and the Swiss Government to explore Ghana and its Business potentials.

11Mar

66TH GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

11.03.2023 04:00 AM
Helen-Keller-Strasse 55, Zürich, Switzerland

Celebrating 66 years of Ghana's Independence from Great Britain in 1957.

02Jul

3rd GHANA DAY FESTIVAL

02.07.2022 08:00 PM
Hüttenkopfstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

GHANAIAN tradition and culture was once again boosted at this year’s Ghana Day Festival which took place in Switzerland on Saturday, July 15.

06Mar

65th GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

06.03.2022 09:00 PM
Hohlstrasse 67, Zürich, Switzerland

Celebrating Ghana's independence from British rule and all the various successes that the liberation brought to improve the lives of Ghanaians over the years.

Agus holds 'Ghana Day Festival' in Switzerland

21.07.2021 12:00 AM

The well attended event organised by AGUS, the Ghanaian union called AGUS in Switzerland was graced by Ghanaians and other nationals from countries such as France, Germany and Belgium. The day started with the official cutting of the ribbon to commence the ceremony by the guest of honour Frau Maya Burri, the Gemeinde President of Schwamendingen Zurich.

AGUS HONOURS SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE GHANAIAN COMMUNITY

15.07.2021 12:00 AM

The honoured included Mr. Jeffries Quaye who was instrumental in the formation of Agus.

GHANAIAN tradition and culture was once again boosted at this year’s Ghana Day Festival which took place in Switzerland on Saturday, July 15.

15.07.2021 12:00 AM

The well attended event organised by Agus, the Ghanaian union called Agus in Switzerland was graced by Ghanaians and other nationals from countries such as France, Germany and Belgium.The day started with the official cutting of the ribbon to commence the ceremony by the guest of honour Frau Maya Burri, the Gemeinde President of Schwamendingen Zurich.

Ghana Day Festival had been a unique platform to promote Ghana’s culture.

07.07.2021 12:00 AM

Patrons to the Ghana Day Festival were treated to traditional music and dance performances from Vincent Ensemble, live band music by the Shabo Crew, Shaibu the Shai Guy, Jenny C, Misslyds and Redwan. The Ghanaian regional unions all presented their traditional meals at Ghana Day Festival.

Nurudeen Taimako

President

Lesley Riwar

General Secretary

Christina Ghansah

Treasurer

Philip Wangyimba

Media/PR & Communication

Eddie Appau

Deputy Media/PR & Communication

Jeffries Quaye

Organizing Secretary

Aziz Dabre

Deputy Organizing Secretary

Ga-Adangbe Union

Shiella Milani

Brong-Ahafo Union

George Twene

Zongo Union

Nurudeen Taimako

Western & Central Association

Christina Ghansah

Ghanaian United Association

Daniel Nettey

Basel Union

Kwabena Asumadu Sakyi (KAS)

Great Volta Union

Lawrence Kwami Foli

H.E Amb. Emmanuel Antwi

Patron (2022 - Present)

Amb. Emmanuel Antwi is a seasoned career diplomat with over 25 years of experience in the Ghana Foreign Service. Prior to his appointment as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Rep to the European Offices UN, he was Ambassador In-Situ and the Chief of Protocol.

H.E. Amb. RAMSES JOSEPH CLELAND

Immediate Past Patron (2017- 2021)

Ambassador Ramses Joseph Cleland is currently the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana. Before his appointment Ambassador Cleland served as the Ambassador of Ghana to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva from 2017 to 2021.

H.E Amb. Sammie Pesky Eddico

Past Patron (2013-2017)

A career diplomat, Mr. Eddico has held many positions. Among foreign posts, he served as Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Ghana in Brasilia, Brazil from 1998 to 2002, and as First Secretary, Counsellor and Head of Chancery at the Embassy of Ghana in Bern, Switzerland, from 1992 to 1996

Mr. Quaye affectionately known as uncle Jeff has been a big contributor to the Ghanaian community in Switzerland and besides being the idealist behind bringing together all the Ghanaian unions took the initiative to organize all the unions together with the aid of Mr. Yoa Kpodo.
Jeffries Quaye: Founder (AGUS)

Mr. Yao Kpodo is a respected, senior member of the Ghanaian community living in Switzerland, a distinguished Fifa football referee and administrator who join Mr. Quaye's vision of getting all the Ghanaian unions together and went ahead to make it come to fruition.
Mr. Samuel Yao Kpodo: Co-Founder (AGUS)

Ms. Lamptey is also a distinguished senior member of the Ghanaian community and was a pace-setter in both her professional and personal relationship with Ghanaians and Swiss alike. Until her retirement and further relocation to Ghana, she was the President of the Ga-Adangbe Union in Switzerland and subsequently the first President of Agus.
Ms. Abigail Lamptey: First President (AGUS)