{"id":33753,"date":"2025-01-16T12:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=33753"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:02:30","slug":"popular-choice-dzifa-gomashie-nominated-as-minister-of-tourism-culture-and-creative-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=33753","title":{"rendered":"Popular choice, Dzifa Gomashie nominated as Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 45 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dzifa Abla Gomashie, former Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, to head the ministry in his newly inaugurated government.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of the Ketu South MP was expected and touted by many players in the Creatives Arts industry.<\/p>\n<p>Dzifa Gomashie brings decades of experience as an actress, cultural advocate, and policymaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dzifa-Gomashie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dzifa-Gomashie.jpg 600w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Dzifa-Gomashie-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dzifa Gomashie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a former Deputy Minister under Mahama\u2019s previous administration, she played a significant role in promoting Ghana\u2019s tourism and creative industries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Her hands-on experience in the arts and her commitment to cultural preservation make her a natural fit for this role.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders, including industry experts and cultural commentators, have praised her understanding of the sector\u2019s unique challenges and opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>George Quaye, a prominent industry advocate, recently described her as \u201c<em>the best fit for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts<\/em>,\u201d citing her passion and track record in advocating for creative professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Industry insiders have also suggested that the President may eliminate the position of Deputy Minister for Tourism, a move aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucratic delays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Calls for such reforms have been gaining traction, with stakeholders urging a more focused leadership to tackle the sector\u2019s pressing issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO: <\/strong><strong>Haruna Iddrisu is Prez. Mahama\u2019s Minister of Education-designate<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pending parliamentary <strong>approval<\/strong> for <\/strong>Dzifa Gomashie as Minister of Tourism<\/h3>\n<p>As with all ministerial appointments, Dzifa Gomashie\u2019s nomination will require parliamentary vetting and approval. Given her credentials and broad support within the industry, her confirmation is widely anticipated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once approved, her leadership would need to focus on creating a turning point for Ghana\u2019s tourism, culture, and creative arts sector, setting the stage for a new era of growth and innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During the former Nana Akufo-Addo led administration, the tourism industry reportedly saw a boost from initiatives such as Year of Return and subsequently, Beyond The Return.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO: <\/strong><strong>Credit for success of \u2018Year of Return\u2019 should not go to Gov\u2019t \u2013 3News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post Popular choice, Dzifa Gomashie nominated as Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts first appeared on 3News.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a 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