Invest in creative arts industry for sustainable jobs, says Elizabeth Yiadom
Yiadom said investment in the industry will strengthen the Ghanaian creative arts ecosystem and enhance tourism in the country
Elizabeth Yiadom, founder of Youth and Skills Africa, has called for investment in the creative arts industry to create jobs for sustainable development.
She said investment in the fashion and crafts industry will strengthen the Ghanaian creative arts ecosystem and enhance tourism in the country.
Yiadom made the call in Accra at the launch of the African Union Week on the theme, “Unlocking Wealthy Futures.”
The programme was organised by Youth and Skills Africa in collaboration with the Ghana Arts and Craft Centre and the WEB Dubois Centre.
The founder said the country is blessed with talented creative artists in various fields, and supporting their crafts will spur employment opportunities for the teeming youth.
She emphasised that nurturing the talents of the youth will equip them to unlock their potential and contribute to the country’s economic growth.
“We are using the week to celebrate and nurture the dreams and talents of the next generation for a better future,” she said.
Yiadom stated that the centre will host a fashion and craft exhibition on Saturday 27 May to display products from skilled and talented Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
She encouraged Ghanaians to patronize made-in-Ghana goods to boost the domestic economy as young entrepreneurs produce more and expand to meet the needs of the growing population.
Nana Amoah Ahuntabri Okramansah, Ahenenanahene of Anum-Asamankese, said the Day will celebrate the achievements of Ghanaians who have made waves in the creative arts industry.
He said it is a collective responsibility to recognize and equip the talents, innovations and ideas of the youth to thrive in their future endeavours.
Reuben Kwasi Kwadzofio, manager of W.E.B. Dubois Centre, said the centre was established to advance the cause of African culture through fashion, arts and craft shows.
He encouraged the public to participate fully in the week-long celebration at the centre to promote Pan-Africanism.
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