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Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi receives honorary Award at AYOTAA
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs of the Ghana Tourism Authority,(GTA) Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi has received an honorary award at the maiden edition of the Africa Young Talent Achievers Awards (AYOTAA).
This maiden edition under the theme, “Rewarding Africa’s Thriving Talents” was held at the National Theatre on Friday, April 21, 2023.
The honorary award acknowledges him as the “Africa Corporate Man Of The Year”.
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs was among several others who received awards for their outstanding contribution to putting Ghana and Africa on the global map by projecting the rich Ghanaian and African Culture, Heritage, and Resources through Tourism and the media landscape.
in his acceptance remarks, Kofi Atta Kakra said, “On behalf of myself, my institution the Ghana Tourism Authority, my family, and team, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Organisers for the honour of this award. “
He added that he was deeply humbled by the award and accepted the challenge that it imposed on him to continue to lead exemplary life as a leader and discover young talents hinged on nothing else but compassion and people-first.
Mr. Kusi continues, “l accept with humility, appreciation, and pride this honorary award and dedicate to all who have contributed to the success”.
Kofi Atta Kakra was appointed as the Board Secretary of GTA from 2010 – 2014 where he served the Board of Directors diligently.
Again, after his tenure of office as the Board Secretary, he got appointed as the Special Assistant to the then Chief Executive of the Authority, Mr. Charles Osei Bonsu and has served on various Tourism Committees and won several awards.
Mr. Kusi is a PR and Marketing Practitioner with vast experience in his field of expertise. He holds two (2) Master’s Degrees; one is a Master of Arts Degree in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now the University of Media, Arts, and Communication, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Methodist University Ghana. He was at the GIMPA Law School for one year but did not complete his course of study due to other equally important national assignments.
The annual awards scheme is an initiative of Supreme Innovations Live Media with Mr. Joshua K. Agbenyah Jnr as the CEO / Executive Director and Producer.
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
