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Steven Asamoah Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has emphasized the critical role Ghana\u2019s diverse cuisine plays in driving employment and bolstering small businesses.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Day 1 of Citi TV\/Citi FM\u2019s Back to Your Village Food Festival, he said \u201cIn fact, when we talk about employment, the best way to create employment is through the small businesses that you\u2019ve got and the food that we have.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Ghana, we are very privileged to variety of food. If you travel outside the country and even the southern African countries, you will be struggling to find something to eat. But if you come to Ghana, Cote D\u2019Ivoire and maybe Togo, you will find food. Don\u2019t forget they all came to Ghana and took it away. We are proud as a people and I am happy to be here\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The Chieftaincy minister expressed appreciation to the management of Citi FM and Citi TV for putting together such a programme to promote tourism, food and culture in Ghana.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Back to Your Village Food Festival is an\u00a0annual two-day event, formerly known as the \u201cBack to Your Village Food Bazaar,\u201d which is a cornerstone of the Heritage Month celebrations.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a chance to delve into Ghana\u2019s rich culinary heritage, with dishes representing the diverse traditions of the north, south, east, and west all on offer.<\/p>\n\n

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