*Volta Region, Ghana *\u2013 May 24, 2025
\nThe Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on Ghanaians to embrace their cultural identity with pride and authenticity. **In her national **tour in the culturally rich Volta region, the Minister underscored the urgent need to move away from imitation and instead nurture Ghana\u2019s unique heritage.
\nSpeaking to regional tourism officials, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie emphasized the importance of celebrating African traditions, arts, and culture consistently\u2014not just on special occasions.
\n\u201cBeing African must not be a costume we wear once a week,\u201d she declared, urging Ghanaians to project originality in all cultural and creative endeavours.
\nThe national tour is aimed at assessing on-the-ground realities, identifying infrastructural gaps, exploring strategies to boost internal revenue through tourism, and creating employment opportunities. Hon. Gomashie stressed that investing in local talent and preserving heritage sites are essential for sustainable national development.
\nShe also commended creatives like digital influencer Wode Maya and Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO of GTA for showcasing the beauty of the Volta region to global audiences, reinforcing her belief in the tourism sector\u2019s vast digital potential. Reaffirming her Ministry\u2019s inclusive mandate, the Minister outlined a vision of a culturally grounded and economically viable tourism industry.
\nIn her remarks, she acknowledged President John Dramani Mahama for laying the foundation of Ghana\u2019s modern tourism development, particularly through the establishment of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts. She noted that impactful leadership is measured by visionary policies, not merely institutional titles.
\nAs part of her visit, the minister toured several key sites including the Volta regional Museum, Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Wli Waterfalls, and the \u2018No Man\u2019s Land\u2019 enclave at the Ghana-Togo border. At Tafi Atome, she urged communities to invest in the maintenance of attraction sites to increase tourist visits. She and her Deputy Minister, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, also engaged with border officials to emphasize the importance of securing the area against illegal crossings.<\/p>\n
Source: Mabel Delassie Awuku- Public Relations Unit
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