A Ministerial Advisory Board, aimed at enhancing policy direction and fostering stronger stakeholder collaboration within the tourism, culture and creative arts sector, has been inaugurated by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA).
Presenting the members, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, in her remarks, highlighted the board’s statutory mandate under Sections 39 and 40 of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (Act 327), and underscored the importance of aligning the ministry’s operations with sound legal and policy frameworks.
An initial delay in convening the board, attributed to certain logistical and administrative challenges, have now been resolved; and the ministry, now in a strong position to move forward, is looking forward to working together to contribute meaningfully to national development through the advancement of the sector.
Members of the board include Madam Gomashie, Mr. Jajah, Mr. Joseph Kwesi Amoah (Chief Director, MOTCCA), Madam Comfort Aki Dede Ashiagbor (Ministry of Education), Mr. Noah Tumfo (Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry) and Mr. Richard Gyasi (Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs).
Others are Mr. Kwasi Adu (Ministry of Finance), Mr. Ahuma Bosco Ocansey (Ghana Culture Forum), Dr. Kwesi Eyison (Ghana Tourism Federation) and Naa Juyoo Oshedu Woblor Jueteer Tsofayelor
(Culture Advocate).
