Government has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) to provide strategic leadership and reposition Ghana as a premier tourism and cultural investment destination.
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, said the board’s inauguration comes at a critical time as Ghana intensified efforts to diversify its economy through tourism and heritage development.
She emphasised the GTDC’s pivotal role in implementing the national tourism strategy and urged the board to drive innovation, attract investment, and champion sustainable tourism initiatives.
“Your role as board members is one that comes with a lot of challenges. This is because the survival, or otherwise, of the institution depends on the leadership you provide,” Madam Gomashie stated.
She called on members to uphold integrity, diligence, and professionalism, while ensuring effective resource management, good governance, and stakeholder collaboration.
Mr. Ben Ohene-Ayeh, Chairperson of the Board, expressed gratitude to the Minister and President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in them.
He pledged the board’s commitment to fulfilling its mandate.
“We are honored by the confidence reposed in us. We pledge to diligently work on the terms of reference and deliver within the timelines assigned to us,” he said.
The newly appointed board include:
- Maame Efua Houadjeto (Chief Executive Officer, GTA)
- Hon. Yusif Issaka Jajah (Deputy Minister)
- Kwame Adu Darko Okyere-Mensuo (Ministry of Finance)
- Samuel Seth Passah (Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs)
- Joseph Osiakwan (Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources)
- Suweibatu Adam (Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology)
- Afi Amoro
- Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah
- Bella Korkoe Ayayee Ahu
- Darison Baba Al-Hassan
- Gertrude Emefa Donkor
