A Deep Dive into Tradition and Identity

Ghana is a land of rich traditions, deep cultural heritage, and vibrant expressions of identity.
Across its 16 administrative regions, each area boasts unique customs, festivals, textiles, dances, architecture, and folklore that reflect the soul of its people.

Our diverse cultures, rich traditions, and deep-rooted heritage across the regions tell a unique story of Ghana’s rich cultural past and present.


Vision for the National Commission on Culture (2025–2028)

As the Acting Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), I am committed to revitalizing, preserving, and promoting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage while leveraging it as a tool for national development. My tenure will focus on cultural innovation, inclusivity, economic empowerment, and global visibility.

WAKEFIELD WISDOM ACKUAKU
AG. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Vision

To respect, preserve, harness and use cultural heritage and resources to develop a united, vibrant and a prosperous national community with a distinctive African identity and personality and collective confidence and pride of place among the comity of nations.

Mission

The National Commission on Culture is to maintain the unique cultural identity and values for the promotion of an integrated national culture, as well as contribute to the overall economic development of the nation.

Mandate

The National Commission on Culture was established by the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) law 238 of 1990 to manage from a holistic perspective of the Cultural life of Ghana. It is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the implementation of its culture policy.


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