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At least over 200 events have been approved by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities in Ghana, the head of corporate affairs of GTA, Jones Haruna Nelson has said.
Ghana has over the past few years become the preferred destination for diasporians and Ghanaians living abroad for the celebration of Christmas and New Year.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (6 November), Nelson said security measures are also being put in place to ensure the safety of visitors in the country.
“This time around, the events have become an attraction in itself … that is why we had December in Ghana, trying to leverage on the events and activities that we had.
“As I speak now, we have over 200 events which have been endorsed by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to be hosted from December to early January.”
“And then we’ve also had engagements with our stakeholders Ghana Tourism Federation, Tour Operators Union, Ghana Hoteliers, Tour Guides among others to come together … the security agencies as well have been part of this,” Nelson said.
Listen to Jones Haruna Nelson in the attached audio clip below:
Security
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare has given assurance to Ghanaians and those living abroad that this year’s Christmas will be incident-free as the police are ready to protect them and their belongings.
The national police chief is particularly urging Ghanaians in the diaspora and other nationals to make Ghana their destination of choice as they will be fully protected.
“We want to assure you that this Christmas will be awesome,” Dampare said. “I assure you that the police will give you double overdose of security.”
“So, Ghana is ready, to all the tourists, I want to assure you that Ghana is ready, the police is ready, come and enjoy our hospitality. We will protect you and all your belongings,” the IGP said at a meeting with the leadership of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday.
The meeting was part of the police administration’s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders as part of security preparations ahead of the Yuletide.
On Monday, the IGP and the police management board met with some Muslim leaders while on Tuesday the team engaged members of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union and members of the creative arts industry respectively.
Reporting by Fred Dzakpata in Accra
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