By Hafsa Obeng
Accra, Dec. 22, GNA – Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting ministries, departments and agencies to accelerate national development and economic growth.
She reaffirmed the commitment during a working visit to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA).
The Vice President said the visit formed part of a structured engagement programme aimed at deepening collaboration with ministries, understanding their ongoing work and identifying areas requiring Government support.
She said earlier engagements focused on the Ministries of Health, Education, and Gender, Children and Social Protection, while the current phase targeted ministries led by women, including Tourism, Trade and Fisheries.
“Our approach is to come to you, to listen, to learn, and to work with you. These visits are not inspections but opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day operations of ministries and their agencies.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang added that some visits would be unannounced to provide a realistic assessment of performance.
On funding, she encouraged agencies to prioritise efforts to grow national revenue rather than compete over budgetary allocations, noting that economic expansion would help ease resource constraints across sectors.
The Vice President highlighted Ghana’s cultural heritage, tourism sites, cuisine and natural landscapes as key assets that must be better researched, packaged and promoted to drive economic growth.
She said there was the need for improved marketing, hospitality training, language skills, customer service and research to enhance visitor experience and strengthen national branding.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang assured officials that measures were being taken to address operational challenges, ensure prudent use of resources and strengthen Ghana’s position in the African and global tourism and creative space.
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, said the creative industry had strong potential to drive job creation, youth empowerment and economic growth.
She said mentorship and sustained encouragement were critical in nurturing creative talent.
Madam Gomashie said the energy and creativity of Ghana’s youth presented enormous opportunities for national development if properly supported.
She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to expanding opportunities within the creative arts sector and introduced directors and heads of the Ministry’s 13 agencies.
Madam Gomashie commended the Vice President’s visit as a clear signal of Government’s support for tourism, culture and the creative industries.
She called for sustained collaboration among Government institutions to unlock Ghana’s tourism and creative potential for sustainable economic growth.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey