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Catholic Church honours Speaker of Parliament
The Wa Diocese of the Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for what it described as his enduring legacy of leadership grounded in wisdom and service.
The recognition took place during a Eucharistic celebration held in his honour at the Chapel of the Bishop of the Wa Diocese on 30th January 2026.
During the service, the Bishop of Wa Diocese, Most Rev Francis Bomansaan, praised the Speaker for his statesmanship and commitment to the underprivileged.
He noted that the Upper West Region and Ghana at large are fortunate to have a selfless leader and devoted Catholic serving as Speaker of Parliament.
A citation presented to Rt Hon Bagbin described him as a Christ like leader who exemplifies humility, service, love and integrity.
The citation noted that in a time when truth and integrity are scarce in public life, he stands out as a figure whose honesty offers guidance and hope.
In a brief statement, the Speaker expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for the honour and called for continued prayers and spiritual guidance for national leadership.
He also highlighted the role of the Catholic Church in Ghana’s development, particularly in deprived areas such as the Upper West Region.
He described the Church as a major pillar of development in northern Ghana and commended its contribution to education and health through the establishment and management of quality schools and health facilities.
Speaker Bagbin encouraged the Church to continue addressing both the spiritual and material needs of the underprivileged.
He further pledged Parliament’s support for the initiatives of religious bodies and faith based organisations across the country.
The event ended with prayers led by the Bishop and a group of priests, who asked for good health and divine blessings for the Speaker.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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.
