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By
Hafsa Obeng, GNA
Accra, July 26, GNA –
Mr. Akwasi Awua Ababio, Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Presidency,
said that tourism was growing, and Africa needs to develop its own tourism by
actively involve people in the diaspora.
He said that the diaspora
was made up of great people who were ambbadadors and it was important to use
to market the continent's tourism potential.
"Let us pack our
tourism opportunities very well and market them through our people living in
the diaspora to the rest of the world. "
Mr. Ababio did this
observation at the third showcase of tourism and culture of Ghana in Nigeria, held as
part of the activities planned for the celebration of emancipation
theme: "The role of tourism and culture in the 21st century;
l & # 39; balance. "
He said Ghana and
Nigeria had a very cordial relationship going back and he was in the right
direction that such a forum was organized to showcase the rich culture and
natural heritage of both countries.
He said that the west coast
Africa, which includes both countries, should look closely
themselves, and identify what was missing and what could be done together
the tourism sector to stimulate the sector in order to attract people to the world.
"There are two
things that both countries and in fact the continent has to stimulate in
relationship with tourism and that includes our natural and cultural heritage, which
presents enough opportunities to attract more tourists. "
Mr. Ababio urged both
countries to work together to promote tourism in the country, expressing
hope that the connection and friendship between the two countries will expand
embrace other African countries and the rest of the world.
Dr. Bayero Agabi, Chief
Executive Director, Tribe Media Company, said in the digital field, he was
important that Africans have not lost their identity, or the value or the essence of
who they were.
He said that Africa
businesses connected to culture, health, technological development and Africans
must strive to eliminate or break the mental block in their minds and become
a people to be able to develop in all aspects.
"It's only through
that our music, our clothing, our food and our culture would make sense. We should not
only to be seen as a people who screams, dances, eats and wears clothes from where
they come, but the people who grew up and matured. "
Dr. Agabi said" years
we were emancipated, but there is still a lot of underdevelopment
continent, saying that if we do not cross this bridge, the urge to grow would be
a bad dream. "
GNA
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