See the members of the new Ghana Tourism Authority Governing Board
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the new Governing Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) at a brief ceremony held in the Ministry’s conference room in Accra.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister charged the newly constituted board to demonstrate unwavering commitment to the development and promotion of Ghana’s tourism, culture, and creative arts sectors. She highlighted the strategic importance of the board in shaping policy direction, fostering innovation, and supporting the sustainable growth of the tourism industry as a key pillar of the national economy.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, my address will not be complete without thanking His Excellency, the visionary President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, for appointing this calibre of people as Board Members for the Ghana Tourism Authority Governing Board to assist me in running the sector,” Gomashie said. “I know you will work to justify the confidence reposed in you.”
Madam Suweibatu Adam, speaking on behalf of the board members, expressed gratitude to the Minister for the confidence placed in them and reaffirmed their collective resolve to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Ghana’s tourism and creative industries.
In her concluding remarks, the Minister urged the board to foster collaboration with stakeholders across the tourism value chain and inject innovative ideas that would reposition Ghana as a competitive and compelling destination on the regional and global tourism landscape.
The members of the newly inaugurated board include Getrude Emefa Donkor, Yussif Isaaka Jajah, Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto, Kwame Adu Darko Okyere-Mansuo, Samuel Seth Passah, Joseph Osiakwan, Suweibatu Adam, Afi Amoro, Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, Bella Kokoe Ayayee Ahu, and Darison Baba Al-hassan.
The event was attended by directors from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts led by the Chief Director, Mr Joseph Kwasi Amoah, as well as stakeholders and representatives from the creative arts community.
