A/R: Tourism Minister Pledges Funding Support to Complete Abandoned Kwadaso Creative Art School

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has given strong assurances that the long-abandoned Kwadaso Creative Art School project will soon be completed.

This follows her inspection of the project in the Ashanti Region as part of a two-day working visit.

Mrs. Gomashie said her ministry will immediately engage the relevant funding agencies, particularly the GETFund, to release the needed resources for the completion of the facility.

She explained that a detailed report on the current state of the project will be submitted to the president to fast-track the process.

Construction of the first Creative Arts Senior High School began in December 2019 under former President Akufo-Addo. The project, financed by the GETFund and supported by educational nonprofit organizations, currently stands at 50 percent completion.

However, work has stalled after the contractor left the site due to funding challenges.

“We will engage the GETFund Administrator and all stakeholders to ensure the funds are released so this state-of-the-art Creative Arts School is completed for the benefit of our young talents and the creative industry at large.”

The establishment of the school is expected to boost Ghana’s creative arts industry, which contributes millions of cedis annually to the national economy. It will also provide a dedicated space for young, talented students to develop their skills.

During the minister’s visit, the project consultant appealed to the government for urgent financial support to prevent further deterioration of the structures.

“The project is currently at 50 percent completion.

Work has stalled mainly because of a lack of funds. We are appealing for support so the contractor can return to the site.”

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts says it remains committed to ensuring that the Kwadaso Creative Art School becomes a fully functional institution that will transform Ghana’s creative arts landscape.

Story by Kwame Baffoe Agyekum/uniquenewsgh.com