Policy Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has disclosed that the government, through the Tourism Development Fund, disbursed over GHC30 million to promote cultural tourism across the country.
He disclosed this at the 61st Oguaaman Fetu Afahye held in the Central Region while speaking on behalf of the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Dr. Ampofo noted that the investment aims to boost the tourism sector and position festivals as drivers of economic growth and a platform for Ghanaian creatives to thrive.
He described this year’s theme, “Innovate to Elevate,” as aligned with the government’s broader vision to reset the country.
“Through the Creative Arts Agency, working with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the government is investing in unprecedented opportunities for our Creatives to flourish, allowing them to earn sustainable livelihoods while flying high the proud flag of Ghana across the globe.
“Our tourism sector, strengthened by strategic investments through the Ghana Tourism Development Company and the Tourism Development Fund, which has already disbursed over 30 million Ghana cedis, is ensuring that festivals such as the Fetu Afahye remain both cultural sanctuaries and engines of economic growth.”
He was accompanied by the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, and the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
They donated soft drinks, bottled water, cooking oil, bags of rice, and an undisclosed amount of cash to support the festival.
On his part, the Paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, expressed gratitude to the delegation for gracing the occasion.
He also underscored the need for collective efforts to advance progress in Cape Coast.
After participating in the ceremony, the team also paid a courtesy visit to the Central Regional Coordinating Council.
While there, Dr. Ampofo advised the members to work efficiently with the Regional Security Council to ensure the safety of the Central Region.
He said the government remains committed to expediting construction works on the Accra–Cape Coast stretch.
“His Excellency the President is very passionate about roads, and so he decided to introduce the big push to confront the challenges facing the sector.
“He empathises with the people. So I’m sure he will show the same sentiments towards the people of the Central Region. It is almost becoming a nightmare to travel from Accra to the Central Region. And so we’ll carry the sentiments and concerns of the Regional Minister and then get in touch with the sector minister and others to ensure that we are able to accelerate the pace of the work that is currently going on as far as the Accra-Cape road is concerned.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana