Africa-Press – Ghana. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has inaugurated the new governing board of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) in Accra.
She charged the 12-member board to provide strategic leadership that aligned the Commission’s activities with Ghana’s national development agenda.
“The work ahead is crucial. You must uphold the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and good governance while managing the Commission’s limited resources effectively,” she stated.
Madam Gomashie emphasised the need for programmes and initiatives to be both culturally enriching and responsive to socio-economic priorities.
She urged the board to foster partnerships, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote innovation to enhance operational efficiency and national impact.
Expressing confidence in the board’s diverse expertise, the Minister noted their contributions would be vital in reinforcing Ghana’s cultural identity and advancing the creative economy.
The board comprises professionals and cultural advocates from academia, traditional leadership, creative arts, and public administration.
Members include Mr. Wakefield Wisdom Ackuaku, Mr. Richard Baffour-Awuah, Ms. Bridget Mensah, Ms. Abena Annobea Asare, Mama Aflo-Vuiede II, Dr Jacob Paarechuga Anankware, Ms Gladys Boateng, Ms Anna Kportufe, Ms Edinam Korkor Atatsi, Ms Mildred Ashley, Mr. Abdul-Samed Yakubu Gomda, and Ms Adiza Baba-Issah.
The NCC is mandated to promote and preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and integrate culture into all aspects of national development.
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