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Minister highlights Fugu’s role in jobs, culture and tourism
MINISTER for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has reaffirmed Fugu’s growing importance as a driver of job creation, cultural preservation and tourism development during a joint stakeholder engagement with smock producers and dealers in Accra.
The meeting, co-led by Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, focused on strengthening the Fugu value chain, tackling production challenges and expanding market access, while producers raised concerns about raw materials, financing, distribution and the need for wider promotion in schools and public institutions.
The engagement comes amid renewed global attention on Ghana’s indigenous textiles, following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent appearance in Fugu during a state visit to Zambia.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts reiterated its commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to position Fugu as a symbol of national identity and a catalyst for inclusive economic grow