Central Region
Central Region To Host 2022 edition of National Festival of Arts & Culture
Central Region is set to host the 2022 edition and 60th anniversary celebration of National Festival of Arts & Culture.
The annual event is organized by the National Commission on Culture under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture.
In collaboration with the Central Regional Coordinating Council, the 60th anniversary celebration of NAFAC is scheduled for December 2022 in Cape Coast.
Detailed information concerning the 2022 edition of National Festival of Arts and Culture is drafted below.
NAFAC @60
The National Commission on Culture under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture presents: NAFAC @60
This is an event that brings together all the 16 regions of Ghana under one umbrella to showcase their distinct Culture and Tourism potential for socio- economic development of the Country.
The theme for this year’s National Festival of Arts and Culture is:
Reviving patriotism, peace and unity through Cultural diversity for sustainable development.*
Among the dignitaries that would be present are:
The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo.
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal.
The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, Madam Janet Edna Nyame.
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Marigold Assan: the host for this great event.
The President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Odeefuo Amoakwa Boadu VIII.
The Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osaberima Kwesi Atta II
The Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, Madam Dorcas Salamatu Alhassan.
Venues: Adisadel school park and CNC- Cape Coast.
Date : 9th – 16th December, 2022.
Activities include:
• Arts and Craft exhibition.
• Exhibition of Traditional cuisines.
• Masqueraders festival.
• Coloquium.
• Highlife Performances
• Theatre night
• Miss NAFAC
• Awards night and many more.
All are encouraged to participate in this grand Arts and Cultural Festival.
Long live Central Region.
long live Ghana and our rich Cultural heritage.
Source: http://Sintim Media
MTN Ghana Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Make a Lasting Impact
By: Bismark Botchwey, Cape Coast
Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana
The MTN Ghana Foundation has been at the forefront of championing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at driving growth and development in communities across the country.
During a panel discussion at the 2025 MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum held on Thursday, October 30, at Elmina Beach Resort, Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics at MTN Ghana, highlighted the foundation’s remarkable CSR endeavors.
2025 Media & Stakeholders Forum – Panel Discussion
With over 170 projects implemented nationwide, the MTN Ghana Foundation’s CSR initiatives are focused on three key areas: Education, Health, and Economic Empowerment. In the realm of Education, the foundation has made significant contributions, including the construction of classroom blocks, school dormitories, libraries, and ICT centers for schools and prisons.
Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana
Additionally, the MTN Bright Scholarship initiative has provided full educational sponsorship opportunities to thousands of tertiary students and approximately 200 teachers across the country.
In the Health sector, the MTN Ghana Foundation has made substantial investments, including the provision of fully equipped blood banks at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital. Furthermore, the foundation has constructed a 15-bed children’s ward at the Twifo Praso District Hospital at a total cost of GHC 150,000.
Other notable initiatives include the “Yellow Care” program, which supports infants in hospitals, and annual sponsorships and donations to traditional councils in the Central Region during festivals such as the Edina Bakatue, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, and Aboakyire.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the MTN Ghana Foundation is making a tangible impact in the lives of Ghanaians, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.
Source: Bismark Botchwey | Sintim Media
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