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Abbosey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association embarks on mini developmental project
Some members of the association cutting ribbon at the ceremony
Having taken over the reigns of leadership barely a month ago, The Abbosey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has re-constructed the entrance of the road leading to its business centre in Accra.
The road project, is close to the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange under which is construction.
The choked drainage system in this section of the road has generated unbearable stench and slowed down vehicular movement of customers who visit the area to do business.
With the re-construction, the choked gutter has been fitted with a pipe to facilitate the free-flow of water into the main drain.
The Chairman of the Association, Mr Henry Okyere Junior, said a little over GH¢35,000.00 was spent on the project through the assistance of some companies and philanthropists.
He said though there were many challenges which needed to be tackled, the executive decided to carry out this one first and assured that the rest would be done in batches as and when funds were available.
He said his administration was prepared to change the, “face” of Abbosey Okai and give it a befitting look.
The Secretary of the association, Mrs Gifty Fenu, called on the government to speed up work on the interchange to pave way for the construction of ancillary roads in the area.
She said this would boost revenue generation and help in creating more jobs in the enclave.
An aspiring Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Jefferson Sackey, called on the people to exercise patience with the government in carrying out development projects since many projects needed attention.
By Raymond Kyekye
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
