By Valentia Tetteh
The Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has passionately advocated for empowering local authorities to spearhead community-specific tourism initiatives.
During her vetting on January 22, Madam Gomashie emphasized the need to review the District Assemblies Act, highlighting the significant untapped potential for tourism development at the district level.
“The District Assemblies Act should be reviewed, and as a lawyer, I’ll need your help on that. The district assemblies have the opportunity to each develop tourism specifically for their communities,” she stated, underscoring her commitment to decentralizing tourism development and fostering innovation at the local level.
Madam Gomashie also stressed the importance of revitalizing the Centers for National Culture across the country, which she views as essential hubs for nurturing young talent and showcasing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
She further articulated the potential of tourism to create opportunities for the youth, describing it as a source of “low-hanging fruits” for young people with talent and creativity. “Tourism is a vibrant contributor to national development, and I am committed to ensuring it becomes a key driver of growth,” she noted.
In a demonstration of her collaborative approach, Madam Gomashie expressed her eagerness to work with stakeholders to propel growth in the tourism sector.
