Ghanaian-born cyclist and sports scientist Emmanuel Akoa Adjei has paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts following the completion of a historic solo cycling expedition from Munich, Germany, to his hometown, Teshie, in Accra. The 105-day transcontinental journey was undertaken to raise awareness and support for education in marginalized communities across the country.
During the visit, Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr Joseph Kwasi Amoah, who received the group on behalf of the sector Minister Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, praised Emmanuel’s initiative as a powerful example of how sports and culture can be harnessed to promote social change. He noted that the Ministry is deeply aligned with efforts that promote education, cultural exchange, and community empowerment. Mr. Amoah highlighted the significance of the journey not only as a physical feat but as a mission rooted in cultural exploration and the upliftment of disadvantaged communities.
Emmanuel, who lives in Munich and works as a professional sports scientist, described the expedition as both a personal passion and a humanitarian mission. He explained that his journey was intended to raise awareness and mobilize resources to support underprivileged children through education. In collaboration with local NGO EduSports, which operates in 11 regions and 50 communities across Ghana, the initiative is delivering essential educational materials such as books, laptops, Wi-Fi kits, and training programs aimed at empowering local communities to take the lead in shaping their educational future.
He emphasized that the journey was about more than covering distance, it was about building educational bridges, inspiring the youth, and connecting with the diverse cultures, languages, and people across Africa. Emmanuel appealed to stakeholders, including government ministries, private institutions, and the media, to support and amplify the initiative, stressing that while the journey itself has ended, the broader mission is only just beginning.
The Ministry expressed strong interest in future collaborations that integrate culture, education, and youth development, reaffirming its commitment to supporting impactful grassroots initiatives that drive national growth and social transformation.
Source: Delassie Mabel Awuku -PR-Unit- MoTCCA
