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The Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for a comprehensive review of the District Assemblies Act to rejuvenate the Centre for National Culture (CNC) across Ghana.
Speaking during her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, Gomashie emphasised that empowering the CNC through a revised legal framework would create opportunities for young, creative talents while safeguarding Ghana’s cultural heritage.
“The District Assemblies Act should be reviewed to revive the Centre for National Culture in all areas across the country. The district assemblies have the opportunity to develop their communities, and I will be happy to work with them,” she said.
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Gomashie highlighted the CNC’s untapped potential as a platform for nurturing young talents, describing it as a “low-hanging fruit” that could transform lives and significantly contribute to national development.
“The Centre for National Culture is an area that has the potential to create opportunities for young people who are talented and creative to take advantage of,” she stated.
She added that strengthening the CNC would decentralise cultural and creative arts development, fostering local government investment in cultural institutions and providing avenues for economic growth within communities.
If confirmed, Gomashie pledged to work closely with district assemblies and other stakeholders to ensure the CNC serves as a vibrant hub for creativity and cultural preservation. She stressed that the creative arts sector holds immense potential as a major contributor to Ghana’s economy and called for collaborative efforts to maximise its impact.
Her proposal has sparked renewed discussions on the role of local governments in advancing the creative arts and preserving Ghana’s rich cultural legacy.
