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Isaac Entsie adjudged RMU Employee of the Year
Protocol Assistant at the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Mr Isaac Kofi Entsie, has been named Employee of the Year at the university’s 19th Congregation ceremony held recently in Accra.
Mr Entsie received a citation in recognition of his exceptional dedication to duty and significant contributions to the growth and success of the institution.
Also in the Senior Staff, Non-Teaching category, Mr Prosper Mawusi, Acting Quality Coordinator, was also recognised. Additionally, the Vice Chancellor’s Award was presented to Mr Ebenezer Abban, the university’s Budget Officer.
Mr Entsie, who has worked at the university for the past 14 years, is known for his commitment, professionalism and consistent delivery of results.
His citation read, “Your outstanding dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence as a Protocol Assistant has made you a valuable asset to the university over the years.
You have consistently demonstrated initiative, willingly taken on responsibilities beyond your regular duties, and effectively shared university information with a wider audience. Your multitasking abilities are highly commendable.”
It further stated, “Your ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to ensure all responsibilities are executed is exceptional.
The university acknowledges you as an outstanding employee and proudly presents you with the Employee of the Year Award for 2025.”
Mr Entsie indicated that, he was delighted to be honoured by the university and would continue to work hard to achieve greater results.
“This is a huge motivation for me and other staff and would be a huge boost in our quest to take the university to greater heights,” he stated.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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.
