Vice President pays working visit to tourism ministry

The Vice President has paid a working visit to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, as part of efforts to further bridge the Ministries, grasp their operational realities, and demonstrate the full support of the Presidency.

During the visit she was briefed by the Minister, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, on the progress so far and the work ahead.

She noted some significant strides, including, the launch of the Black Star Experience, a push to promote local crafts, especially in partnership with corporate Ghana, and a national photography competition highlighting heritage sites.

Also, a review of key legal frameworks including the Ghana Culture Policy and the Ghana Tourism Authority Act, stronger collaboration with the Ghana Statistical Service and the promotion of domestic tourism.

She noted that there are many of Ghana’s landscapes, fauna, heritage sites, castles, and forts, still hold untapped tourism value and powerful historical narratives and encouraged the ministry to continue exploring those opportunities.

Discussions also reflected on the importance of language, which shapes expression, markets culture, and maintains identity.

“We must promote made-in-Ghana products, because identity and industry should reinforce each other.”

She encouraged unity among the ministry and its agencies as the country work to grow the economy.

She also encouraged the ministry to have closer collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority to unlock the health and commercial potential of Ghanaian foods, many of which remain under-researched and under-utilized.

She urged service providers across the tourism value chain to leverage the 24-Hour Economy framework, which is designed to expand economic activity, create jobs, and decentralize opportunity.

The Vice President assured to support the Ministry whenever possible.

Among the ministries visited by the Vice President include, the Ministry Health, Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.