Politics of Saturday, 4 January 2020Source: Graphic.com.ghPresident Akufo-Addo commended for Year of ReturnPresident Akufo-AddoThe Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr Akwasi Agyeman, has paid glowing tribute to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his foresight in initiating the “Year of Return,” (YoR). In an exclusive interview with the Daily Graphic in Accra, Mr Agyeman said President Akufo-Addo also initiated the ‘Beyond the Return’, a sequel to the YoR, to ensure that the country reaped from the collaboration with people in the diaspora. Beyond the Return, which is a 10-year project would be launched in February this year to coincide with Black History month. Mr Agyeman said President Akufo-Addo also ensured that budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Tourism since 2017, was increased as part of moves to ensure that the programme was successful. ImportanceMr Agyeman said when President Akufo-Addo assumed office in 2017, he made the Tourism Ministry a Cabinet position.

Source: GhanaWeb January 04, 2020 11:26 UTC