The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin has promised to be “very honest and open” with the Ghanaian people tonight as Bola Ray hosts him on Starr Chat on Starr 103.5 FM.
Jon Benjamin has been British High Commissioner to Ghana since 2014.
His last post before coming to Ghana was at Chile. Benjamin joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1986.
He has previously served in New York (2005-2008), Washington (2005), Ankara (1996-1999) and Jakarta (1988-1991).
He has also held several positions in the FCO: Policy Officer for Burma and Laos (1986-1987); Lead Policy Officer for Central Asia and Caucasus (1992-1993); Chief of Staff to FCO Minister responsible for EU and Latin America (1993-1995); Head of Zimbabwe Emergency Unit (2000); Deputy Head of Drugs and International Crime Department (2000-2002); Head of Human Rights Policy Department (2002-2005).
Jon Benjamin has been British High Commissioner to Ghana since 2014.
His last post before coming to Ghana was at Chile. Benjamin joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1986.
He has previously served in New York (2005-2008), Washington (2005), Ankara (1996-1999) and Jakarta (1988-1991).
He has also held several positions in the FCO: Policy Officer for Burma and Laos (1986-1987); Lead Policy Officer for Central Asia and Caucasus (1992-1993); Chief of Staff to FCO Minister responsible for EU and Latin America (1993-1995); Head of Zimbabwe Emergency Unit (2000); Deputy Head of Drugs and International Crime Department (2000-2002); Head of Human Rights Policy Department (2002-2005).
Benjamin has a degree in Languages (German and Swedish) and International Relations, and a strong background in Human Rights.
Speaking to www.starrfmonline.com ahead of the interview, Benjamin said he will be as candid as possible.
“That’s my style. But I won’t break confidences”.
He also urged the listeners to “feel free” to call in and ask questions.
“If people want to ask questions, they should feel free. They can even tweet at me at @jonbenjamin19 or hashtag #JBonStarrChat”.
Source: Ghana/StarrFMonline.com/103.5FM.
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