National Commission on Culture Woos Stakeholders for 24-Hour Economy Cultural Initiatives
The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting stakeholders in Ghana’s Culture and Creative Industries as part of efforts to operationalise the 24-Hour Economy Cultural Initiatives.
On 12th January 2026, the Acting Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, Mr. Wakefield Ackuaku paid a working visit to Kumasi, where he engaged key stakeholders in the cultural and creative sector under the theme “National Commission on Culture woos Stakeholders for 24-Hour Economy Cultural Initiatives.”
The engagement brought together practitioners from the performing arts, creative entrepreneurship, event production, and cultural institutions, and focused on positioning culture as a viable driver of employment, enterprise development, and round-the-clock economic activity.
During the meeting, the Acting Executive Director pledged the full support of Government, through the National Commission on Culture, to stakeholders in the sector.
He emphasized that the NCC is committed to creating an enabling environment where creatives can thrive through access to infrastructure, programming support, and collaborative platforms.
As a key highlight of the engagement, the Acting Executive Director, announced that the entire Amamrefie (Centre for National Culture, Kumasi) has been made available for collaboration with stakeholders. He noted that the Centre’s facilities are well-positioned to host multiple cultural and creative activities with minimal financial burden on practitioners.
The performance and event spaces available for use include Dwabirem, Apatakesie, the Quarshie Idun Hall, the Basement, and the expansive lawns, all of which can support a wide range of activities such as performances, exhibitions, festivals, rehearsals, markets, workshops, and night-time cultural programming.
The initiative forms part of NCC’s broader strategy to integrate culture into the national 24-Hour Economy agenda, ensuring that cultural spaces remain active beyond conventional hours while generating income, creating jobs, and expanding opportunities for artists and cultural entrepreneurs.
Stakeholders welcomed the gesture and expressed optimism about the prospects of sustained collaboration with the National Commission on Culture, particularly in Kumasi, a historic cultural hub of Ghana.
The National Commission on Culture remains committed to working closely with stakeholders across the country to unlock the full potential of culture as a pillar of national development.
Source: NCC
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