Tourism Minister urges DTI students to harness creativity for national development

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has challenged students of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) to harness their creativity and technical skills to transform society, urging them to “dream boldly” and make their mark in Ghana’s creative economy.

Addressing the students at the National Theatre ahead of DTI’s annual drama production Maria’s Love Story, Gomashie drew on her own experience in the arts to highlight the power of storytelling, design, and cultural expression in shaping national identity and development.

“Don’t limit yourselves,” she urged. “Challenge your imagination and use every opportunity to grow.”

She commended President John Dramani Mahama for appointing professionals from the creative arts into leadership roles, adding that national progress depends on how society values its artists and creators.

“If this country is going to do well, it must respect those of us who create, Our culture, which fuels tourism, is shaped by storytellers, painters, poets, and artisans.”

Describing DTI students as privileged, the Minister reminded them of their duty to use their education for the benefit of others.

“You have something many children in the country do not have. If you don’t make it count, then you have shortchanged Miss Constance Swaniker and all those investing in your future,” she said, referring to the institute’s founder.