‘Protect Every Cedi’ – Dzifa Gomashie Charges New GTA Board

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged newly inaugurated governing board members of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to uphold accountability, transparency and prudent resource management in the performance of their duties.

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held in Accra, the Minister stressed that the long-term success and sustainability of public institutions depend on effective leadership, integrity and the responsible management of the country’s limited resources.

Hon. Gomashie charged the board members to provide strategic leadership that will strengthen their respective institutions and ensure they contribute significantly to Ghana’s socio-economic development through tourism, culture and the creative arts.

She noted that public office comes with the responsibility of safeguarding national resources and making decisions that promote efficiency, good governance and public confidence.

The Minister further encouraged the newly appointed board members to work collaboratively with management and stakeholders to improve service delivery, enhance institutional performance and support the government’s vision of developing the tourism sector as a major driver of economic growth.

The newly appointed Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ms. Phyllis Engmann, assured the Minister of the board’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s tourism industry through effective governance and strategic oversight.

Similarly, Governing Board Member of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Torgbui Fiti V, pledged to work diligently with fellow board members to preserve Ghana’s historical and cultural heritage while promoting the country’s tourism potential.

Both appointees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that will strengthen the tourism, culture and creative arts sector, improve visitor experiences and contribute to national development.

The swearing-in ceremony forms part of efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to strengthen governance within key institutions responsible for promoting Ghana’s tourism industry, preserving its cultural heritage and advancing the country’s creative economy.