Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie Elected AU Chairperson for Youth, Sports and Culture

Ghana has recorded another significant diplomatic and cultural milestone as Hon. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Youth, Sports and Culture.

Her election, endorsed by ministers and technical experts from across the continent, underscores the high level of confidence in her leadership, experience, and long-standing commitment to youth development, cultural policy, and the creative arts. The Specialised Technical Committee plays a critical role in shaping continental strategies and policy frameworks that guide Africa’s youth empowerment agenda, sports development, and cultural heritage preservation.

Hon. Gomashie, a respected cultural advocate and policymaker, has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of Africa’s creative economy and the socio-cultural dynamics influencing youth development. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as the African Union intensifies efforts to harness the demographic dividend of Africa’s youthful population in line with Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

Stakeholders within the creative and cultural sectors have welcomed her election, describing it as both timely and strategic. Her leadership is expected to strengthen policy coordination among Member States, promote inclusivity in cultural governance, and amplify the role of sports and creative industries as tools for sustainable development and social cohesion.