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Make conscious effort to Improve Yourself, and the door will open – Dzifa Gomashie
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on staff of the Ministry and its agencies to embrace self-improvement and digital innovation as key pathways to transforming Ghana’s tourism and creative sector.
Speaking on the final day of the Meta virtual digital training workshop, Abla Dzifa Gomashie encouraged participants to see the training as a unique opportunity for both personal development and institutional advancement.
The workshop, which brought together staff from the Ministry and its thirteen implementing agencies, focused on leveraging digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to enhance public service communication and promote Ghana’s tourism.
Dzifa Gomashie shared a personal story about how concerns over online impersonation sparked her engagement with Meta, an initiative that has now blossomed into a full-fledged partnership aimed at capacity-building across the Ministry.
“I always pray that people understand I have work to do, and when they give me the wings to fly, this is what happens,” she said.
Urging participants to adopt a mindset of service and growth, she emphasized the long-term impact of shared knowledge, “When you pass on goodness, the universe will surprise you with rewards. This training is not just for you, it’s for those you work with and those coming after you.”
In a moment of candid reflection, the Minister underscored the power of preparation and character. Recalling the story of a young professional who rose through merit, she told staff “Make a conscious effort to improve on yourself, and trust me, the door will open.”
Kojo Boakye, Vice President for Public Policy at Meta for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye, also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of digital communication in boosting Ghana’s global image.
He encouraged participants to engage actively with the training and integrate their new skills into both institutional operations and personal growth journeys.
As the workshop concludes, it marks a significant step in equipping Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors with digital tools to drive innovation, outreach, and national development.
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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