Ada: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has emphasized the need for strategic collaboration to enhance tourist inflows and experiences in Ghana. She highlighted this during a visit to the Nkyinkyim Museum at Nuhalenua in Ada, aiming to strengthen ties with private cultural institutions and bolster tourism development.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister recognized the unique cultural significance of the Nkyinkyim Museum and its potential role in advancing Ghana's national tourism strategy. She pointed out that religious tourism, cultural heritage, and the creative arts are crucial in attracting both domestic and international visitors, stressing the importance of unified efforts to elevate Ghana's cultural tourism profile.
A task team was formed to facilitate cooperation between the Ministry, its agencies, and the Museum. The team includes Madam Gomashie; Dr. Collins Nunyonameh, Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park; Mr. Essel Blankson of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board; Professor Cobby Mensah, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company; Mr. Kwame Akoto Bamfo, Founder and Director of the Nkyinkyim Museum; and Dr. Mary Yeboah, Co-Director of the Museum.
The task team is expected to develop actionable plans to support site development, programming, and marketing initiatives aimed at positioning the Museum as a key attraction within Ghana's tourism landscape. Mr. Bamfo expressed appreciation for the initiative, viewing the visit as a positive step towards fostering effective public-private partnerships to enhance the sector.
The Nkyinkyim Museum is a vibrant cultural institution that combines African art, history, and performance with traditional rites, cuisine, drumming, and dance. Its exhibitions seek to promote healing and restorative justice in response to the legacies of African enslavement and colonialism.
