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From ‘face the wall’ to ‘white fufu’ …Folklore board, GTA to rebrand local dishes
A group picture of the participants
The National Folklore Board (NFB) in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is set to rename some Ghanaian local foods associated with derogatory names to enhance their appeal to both foreign and local consumers.
Prof. Gabriel Eshun, Technical Advisor of the Ghana Tourism Development Project indicated that the move was a strategy to change the narrative and boost the tourism subsectors of the country.
He disclosed this to The Spectator on the sidelines of a workshop on tourism, arts and culture for selected Journalists towards the tourism promotion agenda in the country.
He said it was wrong for local healthy foods such as konkonte, a meal prepared with cassava flour to be called ‘face the wall’ or ‘Chris Brown’, and ‘Kofi broke man’ for roasted plantain among others, saying that as a nation, it was important to be innovative and creative when it came to names given to local foods.
According to him, such derogatory names connote poverty and must not be allowed to persist, explaining that, all manner of people including the rich and affluent in society enjoy eating such foods.
The board he said, would soon come up with suitable names for local dishes, disclosing for example that, konkonte could be renamed as ‘white fufu’.
The training was the second in a series by the Ministry for Tourism, Arts and Culture to build capacity and encourage the media to give much attention to the promotion of the tourism subsectors of Ghana.
The journalists were selected from Bono, Bono
East, and Ahafo regions, representing the middle zone of the country.
They updated their knowledge on issues such as who a tourist is, what goes into tourism data, revenue landscape as well as better telling the tourism story among others.
The tourism ministry is aiming to generate $6 billion from 1.2 million tourism visitors annually.
The ministry sought to create more employment, for which various innovative and creative strategies were being developed to boost the sector.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Kumasi
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
