São Tomé – Member HCCGH - Honorary Consular Corps Ghana

Honorary Consul Profile

Sandja Komla Aklesso

Honorary Consular General of São Tomé in Ghana

Dynamic and visionary leader at the helm of Stallion BSK, a trailblazer in Road Construction, Estate Development, Farming, Cashew Farming, Fish Farming and Cattle Rearing. With a proven track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

I am dedicated to empowering teams, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional value to stakeholders.

Contact Details

Address/Location

Phone/Email (Working Hours)

Tel: +233 (0)20 020 9312, +233 (0)24 405 0340

Email: consulsaotomegh@gmail.com

Visits / Meetings only by appointment

About São Tomé

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São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation off the coast of Central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea, composed of two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is a Portuguese-speaking country with a culture blending African and Portuguese influences, a history as a former Portuguese colony, and a tropical climate that supports a rich ecosystem and agriculture. The economy relies on agriculture, primarily cocoa and coffee, and an emerging tourism industry.

Geography and environment

Location: The islands are located near the equator, about 350 km off the coast of Gabon.
Landscape: It is an archipelago of volcanic origin, with lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and pristine beaches.
Biodiversity: The isolated location has led to the development of many endemic plant and animal species, especially birds.
Climate: The climate is tropical, hot, and humid year-round, with a rainy season from October to May.

Culture and history

Colonial past: The islands were settled by the Portuguese in the 15th century and were a major center for the slave trade and later for cocoa and coffee production.

Independence: The country gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
Language: The official language is Portuguese, but a local creole language, Forro, is also widely spoken.
Heritage: The culture is a blend of African and Portuguese traditions.

Economy

Key sectors: The economy is based on agriculture, with cocoa and coffee being major exports.
Tourism: The tourism sector is growing, attracted by the natural beauty and relative remoteness of the islands.
Economy status: The country has a lower-middle-income, developing economy that is vulnerable to economic shocks.

São Tomé – Member HCCGH