Ambrose Dery, the Interior Ministry, has confirmed Monday, 6th March, 2017 as a statutory public holiday.
A statement signed by Dery said the day must be observed as such throughout the country
6th March, 2017 also marks Ghana’s 60th independence anniversary, which will be celebrated on the theme, “Mobilising for Ghana’s future.â€
Ahead of the celebration, the president, Nana Akufo-Addo constituted at 30-member committee chaired by Mr Ken Amankwah to plan and organise the various events that will characterise the celebration across the country.
The committee, which subsequently announced it will work for free, has announced a number of programs including a trade fair, musical concert and technology innovation challenge lined up for the anniversary.