Anthony O’Neal to Receive Ghanaian Citizenship, Unveils Mobile Education Drive
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U.S.-based financial educator and bestselling author Anthony O’Neal is set to be granted Ghanaian citizenship on March 5, marking another milestone in the country’s sustained outreach to Africans in the diaspora seeking reconnection and long-term impact on the continent.
The citizenship ceremony underscores Ghana’s ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with members of the global African community who are prepared to invest skills, capital and influence in national development. For O’Neal, widely followed for his personal finance teachings and youth mentorship platforms, the move signals both a symbolic return and a strategic expansion of his work in Africa.
Central to his plans is the launch of the “Class on the Bus” initiative, a project aimed at tackling educational access gaps in underserved communities. The concept focuses on transforming sturdy buses into fully functional mobile classrooms capable of delivering structured lessons directly to students in remote or overcrowded areas.
Each bus is expected to be fitted with desks, storage compartments, proper lighting, ventilation systems and essential teaching materials. Advanced models are projected to include digital tools such as tablets and interactive learning boards, positioning the mobile units as modern, adaptable learning environments rather than temporary stopgaps.
The initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Diaspora African Forum, an institution founded by Erieka Bennett. The organisation, often described as the Embassy of the Diaspora, provides structured engagement channels for diasporans and is expected to play a coordinating role in aligning the project with national education priorities.
Stakeholders say the partnership could offer the initiative institutional backing and policy alignment, improving its prospects for sustainability and nationwide scale. By embedding the programme within established diaspora frameworks, organisers aim to ensure it evolves beyond a pilot concept into a long-term intervention.
O’Neal’s acceptance of Ghanaian citizenship reflects a broader movement of African diasporans choosing to formalise ties with their ancestral homeland while contributing measurable solutions. Beyond documentation, his transition represents a growing shift from symbolic reconnection to actionable development initiatives across the continent.
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