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Ho based Desiadenyo Club chalks 40
Members of the club
Desiadenyo Club in Ho has marked its 40th anniversary with a call on members to be guided by integrity in the course of their duty.
The anniversary was held under the theme ‘Unity in diversity: 40 years Desiadenyo.’
Speaking at the anniversary celebration, the president of the club in Ho, Mr Gabriel Dzimale, explained that integrity was an important tool for the growth of the club.
He said the club, which was founded by 10 young workers 40 years ago was aimed at fostering unity, brotherliness and friendliness among themselves.
“It was also to provide service to the needy and vulnerable individuals, groups and communities,” he said.
He mentioned that the club has over the years supported schools within the municipality with educational material in an attempt to promote teaching and learning.
“This we did as part of efforts to give back to the society,” Mr Dzimale stated.
The president said the membership of the club had increased over the years making it a formidable club, hence the need to remain united and be willing to embrace change.
According to Mr Dzimale, unity would serve as a catalyst to advance the club’s growth as well as propel them to assist each other, their families and the municipality as a whole.
“As the club grows in numbers, we must recognise that we are one people regardless of where we hail from in the region,” he said.
The chairman for the occasion, Dr Harrison Belley, commended the founding members for their contribution towards the development of the club.
He urged members to shun ungodly acts that could retard the progress of the club.
From Kafui Gati, Ho
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.
