Ghana launches revised national cultural policy for growth
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… Madam Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, stressed the need to harness the economic potentials embedded in Ghana’s culture and traditions, noting that the policy document was developed after broad consultations. …
… Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie noted that the policy is the result of years of extensive stakeholder consultations and will support creative entrepreneurs, cultural investments, and the integration of culture into national development plannin …
… Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said the policy is the result of years of extensive stakeholder consultations and is expected to support creative entrepreneurs, cultural investment and the integration of culture into national development plan …
… Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, also indicated that the policy is the result of years of extensive stakeholder consultations and will support creative entrepreneurs, cultural investments and the integration of culture into national developmen …
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on the Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine, to investigate procurement breaches and other infractions linked to a GH¢33 million special audit cited in a wider GH¢69 billion government arrears audit …
Minister of Tourism Culture and Creative Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has highlighted the rich cultural and tourism potential of Gwollu and the wider Sissala West District during a visit to the mausoleum and family home of former President Hilla Limann as part of her famili …
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has pledged to push for the completion of the stalled Centre for National Culture building in Wa and called on local authorities to take advantage of increased district funding to develop tourism assets. …
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has concluded a comprehensive tour of the Upper West Region, a sweeping visit aimed at spotlighting the area’s rich cultural heritage, exploring historical sites, and elevating local champions of Ghanaian t …
… Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said she was truly happy for the “unveiling of our celebrated daughter, sister, colleague, and friend, Wiyala, as Fugu Queen and tourism ambassador.” “This day has been long in coming. …
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for stronger investment and greater recognition of creative professionals as key contributors to national development. …
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's Revised National Cultural Policy, which the government describes as a strategic roadmap for heritage preservation and strengthening cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth and job creation. The policy aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2030.
At the launch of Ghana's revised National Cultural Policy, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghanaians to develop an interest in learning at least one additional language beyond their mother tongue, describing language acquisition and cultural intelligence as critical tools for development in an interconnected world.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's revised national Cultural Policy on June 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra, replacing the 2004 version and positioning culture as a key pillar for heritage preservation, economic growth, and national development aligned with UN and African Union agendas.
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has called on the Attorney-General to investigate procurement breaches linked to a GH¢33 million special audit cited in a wider GH¢69 billion government arrears audit report. The Ministry of Finance rejected the claim due to lack of supporting documentation for the transactions.
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie visited Gwollu and Sissala West District to highlight the area's cultural and tourism potential, including heritage sites such as former President Hilla Limann's mausoleum, a traditional bone-setting centre, and a sacred crocodile pond, reaffirming government commitment to preserving the legacy and developing Ghana's heritage assets.
Ghana's Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie pledged to push for completion of the uncompleted Centre for National Culture building in Wa, a 1,500-capacity auditorium and crafts village that has been abandoned since the contractor stopped work following its 2008 start. She said she had gathered documents and met staff from relevant boards to understand why the structure remains unfinished and committed to engaging the Ministries of Finance and Transport to coordinate next steps.
Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie completed a regional tour of Upper West, visiting cultural and historical sites including the Royal Cosy Hills Safari Resort in Jirapa and the Gwollu defence wall, and crowned musician Noella Wiyaala the global 'Fugu Ambassador' at a cultural celebration in Funsi.
Ghanaian musician Noella Wiyaala was unveiled as Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador for Ghana in a ceremony in Wa East, with the Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister praising her for promoting Ghanaian culture and traditions internationally through music, fashion, and performance.
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts called for stronger investment and greater recognition of creative professionals as key contributors to national development, citing persistent challenges of limited corporate sponsorship and undervaluation of practitioners. She stressed the need for a national shift in mindset to position creative arts as vital drivers of Ghana's cultural identity and global visibility.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has clarified that it did not approve or authorise the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra, stating that organisers neither contacted the Ministry officially nor sought permission before staging the programme. The Ministry stressed that organisers of tourism, entertainment and cultural events are required to comply with established procedures and secure necessary approvals from relevant state agencies before hosting such programmes in Ghana.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts stated it did not receive any communication regarding the Karnival Kingdom Festival (April 22–28, 2026) and neither endorsed, sanctioned, nor authorised the event. The Ministry acknowledged public concerns about culturally unacceptable materials circulated on social media and emphasised the importance of adhering to regulatory procedures for public events.
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has called for increased investment and corporate sponsorship in Ghana's creative industry, stressing the need to recognise creative professionals as major contributors to national development and cultural diplomacy. She praised Harmonious Chorale for projecting Ghana's cultural heritage internationally and reaffirmed the Ministry's support for the group's participation in the Festival of Orthodox Church Music in Poland.