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Abla Dzifa Gomashie

Also known as: Madam Gomashie · Madam Abla Gomashie · Ablah Dzifa Gomashie · Madam Ablah Dzifa Gomashie · Ms Gomashie · Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie

Abla Dzifa Gomashie — Ghana's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, securing international funding for heritage sites and promoting domestic tourism development.

2026-05-072026-07-30

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May 2026
7 MayJoy Online
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for greater investment in Ghana’s creative industry, stressing the need to recognise creative professionals as major contributors to national development and cultural diplomacy. …
Tourism Minister calls for increased investment in Ghana’s creative sector

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Minister calls for investment in Ghana's tourism and creative sectors

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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged local and international investors to invest in Ghana's tourism, hospitality and creative industries, citing opportunities in hotels, fashion, music, film production and tourism infrastructure. She said strategic investment in these sectors will drive economic growth, job creation, and position Ghana as a heritage and culture destination.

4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Today

Minister calls for investment in Ghana's tourism and creative sectors
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged local and international investors to invest in Ghana's tourism, hospitality and creative industries, citing opportunities in hotels, fashion, music, film production and tourism infrastructure. She said strategic investment in these sectors will drive economic growth, job creation, and position Ghana as a heritage and culture destination.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Gabon's President Pays Tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday to pay tribute to Ghana's founding President and Pan-Africanism champion, during a three-day state visit at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Tourism Ministry mourns Sharon Dede Padiki Padi, pledges family support
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sharon Dede Padiki Padi, paying tribute to her contributions to Ghana's tourism sector and pledging ministry support. The delegation also visited Accra Technical University, where the Vice-Chancellor commended Sharon's impact on the tourism and hospitality industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Korea commits $3.5m to restore Ghana's World Heritage Forts
Tourism Minister Abla Gomashie secured US$3.5 million from the Korean National Commission for UNESCO to restore six of Ghana's World Heritage Forts and Castles. Ghana also secured commitments from the Africa World Heritage Fund and WHIPIC for heritage management capacity-building.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Teshie Traditional Council launches Homowo 2026 festival
The Teshie Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival with a renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural preservation, with traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces pledging to work together for a safe and successful celebration. The launch comes after violence marred the 2025 festival.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Teshie Paramount Chief promises secure 2026 Homowo Festival
The Paramount Chief of Teshie has assured residents and visitors that the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festival will be celebrated with improved security arrangements, stronger government collaboration, and renewed community unity following tragic events at last year's festivities. He also revealed that Ghana's Parliament has formally recognised the cultural and economic importance of the festival for the first time.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

Government aims to develop Volta Region as major tourism destination
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government is committed to making the Volta Region a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment. She outlined plans to work with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and improve road accessibility to tourism sites in the region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism ministry positions Volta Region as major eco-tourism hub
Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment, with plans to improve road access to tourist attractions through infrastructure projects.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

France and Ghana reaffirm bilateral partnership on health, investment, culture
France and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in health, innovation, investment and cultural exchange, marking another year of strong bilateral ties. Key engagements cited include the co-chairing of the One Health Summit in Lyon on April 7, President Mahama's official visit to Paris on April 8 for talks with President Macron, and France's participation in Ghana's conference on reparations on June 18 and 19.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Ministry prioritizes Volta Region for eco-tourism development
The Tourism Minister has pledged the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion and eco-tourism, coordinating with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and working with the Roads Ministry to improve accessibility to tourism sites.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Fugu Wednesday campaign shows awareness but traders report modest sales growth
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts' Fugu Wednesday campaign, launched to promote traditional Ghanaian smocks, has raised awareness but traders report it has not yet delivered the expected commercial boost, with some noting initial excitement has diminished.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government promotes domestic tourism first, then global expansion
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is pursuing a "domestic-first, global-next" strategy to strengthen the tourism sector through stakeholder collaboration and strategic initiatives including a National Cultural Policy, UNESCO programme, and Tourism Marketplace.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister urges revival of reading culture among Ghanaian youth
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called for coordinated national effort involving parents, schools, publishers, writers and creative industry players to revive reading culture among Ghanaian children and young people. She stressed the need for stronger collaboration and sustained partnerships among institutions promoting literature, education and culture to strengthen Ghana's cultural and literary landscape.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

MP urges public to resist illegal waterway building
The Ketu South MP has called on residents to speak out against illegal developments, particularly construction on waterways, citing human encroachment on wetlands and drainage channels as contributors to recurring flooding in the municipality.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Tourism Minister urges prudent resource management by institution boards
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged newly appointed governing board members of key tourism institutions to manage Ghana's scarce resources prudently, emphasizing that the survival of public institutions depends on effective leadership, accountability and transparency. She outlined boards' responsibilities to include strategic leadership, institutional governance, stakeholder collaboration and efficient resource management aligned with national priorities.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 5 July

Ghana to host 70th UN Tourism Commission for Africa summit in 2027
Ghana has been selected to host the 70th Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa in 2027, bringing together ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss sustainable tourism strategies across the continent. The summit coincides with Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary and reflects the country's commitment to tourism as a driver of economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Ghana Business League Awards 2026 set for June in Accra
The fourth edition of the Ghana Business League Awards will take place on June 27, 2026, at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognising leading businesses and corporate executives across the country's manufacturing, supply and service sectors. The event, organised by Maven Communications and Zeliatte Media with support from Africaworks, is expected to attract business leaders, policymakers, investors and government ministers.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana Business League Awards 2026 to celebrate corporate excellence
Organisers of the Ghana Business League Awards announced plans for the fourth edition, scheduled for June 27, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The awards will recognise outstanding performance across Ghana's manufacturing, supply and service sectors and are expected to bring together senior business executives, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the diplomatic community.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Vice President calls for stakeholder collaboration on culture, creative industry
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.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Ghana launches revised national cultural policy for growth
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.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President urges Ghanaians to learn second language
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President launches Ghana's revised national Cultural Policy
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

Tourism Minister requests Attorney-General probe into GH¢33m audit discrepancies
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.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Tourism Minister showcases Gwollu heritage sites and cultural significance
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.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tourism Minister pledges action on stalled Wa cultural centre
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.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

Tourism minister tours Upper West, crowns Wiyaala Fugu Ambassador
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.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wiyaala crowned Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador
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.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

Minister urges investment in Ghana's creative arts sector
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.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tourism Ministry denies approval of Karnival Kingdom Festival
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Tourism Ministry denies approval for Karnival Kingdom Festival
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →