Tourism Minister Urges NCC Board to Align Cultural Mandate with National Development

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Mrs. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged the newly constituted National Commission on Culture (NCC) governing board to steer the Commission toward achieving its mandate in line with national development objectives.

She said this during the inauguration of the Board at the Ministry’s conference room on Monday in Accra.

She stated that the board was expected to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Commission, while ensuring that all programs aligned with Ghana’s national priorities.

“You must also uphold principles of accountability, transparency, and good governance in the management of the Commission,” she added.

The Minister noted that effective oversight of the Commission’s limited resources will be one of the board’s most critical responsibilities.

She charged the board to help strengthen the Commission’s operational efficiency and cultural impact by fostering collaboration, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.

The newly inaugurated board comprises distinguished individuals drawn from various sectors, including academia, traditional leadership, the creative arts, and public administration.

Members include: Wakefield Wisdom Ackuaku, Richard Baffour-Awuah, Bridget Mensah, Abena Annobea Asare, Mama Aflo-Vuiede II, Dr. Jacob Paarechuga Anankware, Gladys Boateng, Anna Kportufe, Edinam Korkor Atatsi, Mildred Ashley, Abdul-Samed Yakubu Gomda, and Adiza Baba-Issah.

Irene Wirekoaa Osei, ISD