The Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has highlighted the need for a thorough review of the District Assemblies Act in order to revitalize the Centre for National Culture (CNC) nationwide.
During her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Gomashie emphasized the importance of empowering the CNC through a revised legal framework. She believes that such empowerment would create a significant platform for young talents to thrive while also preserving Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
Gomashie called for the District Assemblies Act to be revised in order to breathe new life into the CNC in all regions of the country.
She pointed out that district assemblies have the potential to play a key role in the development of their communities, and expressed her willingness to collaborate with them towards this goal.
The Minister-Designate highlighted the immense potential of the CNC in nurturing creative talent, referring to it as a “low-hanging fruit” that could positively impact the lives of young, talented Ghanaians and contribute significantly to national development.
By amending the District Assemblies Act, Gomashie believes that local governments would be better equipped to invest in cultural institutions like the CNC. She sees this as a crucial step towards decentralizing cultural and creative arts development in Ghana.
Gomashie stressed her vision to ensure that the creative arts sector becomes a strong contributor to Ghana’s economy. She sees the Centre for National Culture as a space with the potential to create opportunities for young, talented individuals to excel in their creative pursuits.
It is clear that Gomashie is committed to harnessing the power of cultural institutions like the CNC to support and promote the growth of the creative industry in Ghana.
