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Invest in Museum to fulfil Nkrumah’s vision …Government urged
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is calling on Ghanaians to visit and support museums as vital spaces for cultural renewal and national identity.
On the occasion of International Museums Day (IMD), the GMMB said it was determined to live by its mandate to provide cultural and historic education to all, particularly the youth to preserve the nation’s history.
Observed annually on May 18, this year’s IMD, is on the theme: ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.’
It highlights the role museums play in preserving fragile cultures in the face of rapid technological and environmental change.
In a statement to mark the day, the GMMB emphasised that museums serve not only as repositories of Ghana’s colonial and indigenous heritage but also as tools for public education, creativity, and sustainable development.
“Museums offer more than history. They help us understand who we are, foster national unity, and prepare future generations for responsible citizenship,” the GMMB stated.
It says despite limited resources, the GMMB continues to promote heritage preservation through exhibitions, community engagement, and access to cultural information.
It, however, called on government to greatly invest in Museum activities to fulfill the vision of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who commissioned the National Museum in 1957 to foster national pride.
“We urge every Ghanaian to visit our museums, not just today, but all year round, to reclaim and celebrate our collective story,” the statement added.
By Abigail Annoh
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-General’s report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committee’s public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
Some of the affected schools include Adanwomoase Senior High School (Boys and Girls dormitory abandoned for 12 years), Atoa Senior High School (Home Economics Block abandoned for 27 years), Beposo Senior High School (Dinning Hall and Kitchen Complex abandoned for 10 years and lastly KNUST Senior High School (Three storey classroom block abandoned for 20 years).
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPA’s work is focused on regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghana’s energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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