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LIPS encouraged to join CoLAG
The Corporate Ladies’ Association of Ghana (CoLAG) on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Ladies in Parliamentary Service (LIPS) to introduce the association to them.
The visit was also to share experiences and encourage LIPS to join CoLAG.
The Deputy Clerk, Information Management Services, Dr Mrs Gloria Sarku Kumawu, said the formation of LIPS has been on the table for a long time until the last parliament where some strong ladies came together with the support of the female Members of Parliament to see to its inauguration.
Dr Kumawu said with support from the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the association celebrated the International Women’s Day (IWD) with the women caucus in parliament.
She stated that, the association was looking forward to a conference towards the end of the year as well as other programmes to improve the lot of its members.
According to the Deputy Clerk, together, CoLAG and LIPS have a lot to do regarding women advocacy, support for young women, mentorship and many others to encourage members.
Lady Rev. Dr Eunice Agyarko-Mintah, a member of CoLAG, said the aim of CoLAG was to unite and empower women, explaining that when women unite, they share ideas, drive innovation and enhance productivity.
She also mentioned that, the association aims to promote gender equity and promote sustainable development in their various institutions.
“We wish to create a platform for all institutional women to share ideas and develop one another,” Rev. Dr Agyarko-Mintah said.
She mentioned the three pillars of CoLAG as leadership, mentorship and women empowerment, adding that the association aims to train members on leadership, communication and system thinking skills while helping the younger women to get to the top.
The treasurer, Maame Clarke said so far, 25 ladies associations have joined CoLAG and was hoping to reach out to more ladies associations.
She gave the history of CoLAG and urged LIPS to come on board to become a formidable force on the women front
Stories by Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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.
