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The Ambassador of Turkey to Ghana, H.E. Hรผseyin Gรผngรถr, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra.
During the meeting, Hon. Muntaka expressed Ghana’s appreciation for Turkey’s support in various fields, including security and economic development. He also highlighted the Prison Agriculture Project, an initiative aimed at addressing the feeding crises within Ghana’s prisons.
The Minister emphasised the importance of cooperation between the two nations in areas such as counter-terrorism, cyber security, and capacity building for security services.
The Turkish Ambassador, H.E. Hรผseyin Gรผngรถr reiterated Turkeyโs commitment to strengthening its relationship with Ghana and enhancing cooperation in area of mutual interest.
The meeting paves the way for future collaborations, particularly in addressing Ghanaโs prison feeding crises through sustainable agricultural practices.
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 tourismโs 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 Fasoโs 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Fasoโs Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noรซl Ouรฉdraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabrรฉ.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghanaโs 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.
Ghanaโs participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traorรฉ, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
