According to Ghana News Agency:bandoned cultural auditorium project and the Centre's potential as a prominent cultural tourism destination in the country. Mrs. Nyarku-Ampomah expressed her gratitude for the visit, describing it as a blessing and a significant step toward bringing national focus to the Centre's unfinished projects.
The Centre for National Culture in Ho spans a 32-acre land, surpassing even the 26 acres of the Ashanti Region. Despite its vastness, the main auditorium has awaited completion for the past 35 years. The original plan included vital cultural facilities such as an amphitheater, office complex, children's park, visitors' garden, tourist accommodations, and more. However, a lack of investor interest and encroachment issues have hindered progress.
With the Volta Region preparing to host the prestigious 2026 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) between October and November, an event expected to attract local and international guests including Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, the urgency to complete the Centre's auditorium and supporting infrastructure has increased. Mrs. Nyarku-Ampomah revealed that beyond infrastructure, the Centre aims to become a central hub for nurturing and showcasing the region's rich artistic talent.
More than just a building, Mrs. Nyarku-Ampomah emphasized that the Centre represents a legacy for generations of artisans, performers, and cultural custodians from the region. Once completed, it will not only host major festivals like NAFAC but also offer permanent exhibition spaces, workshops, and business opportunities for the creative community.
She also raised concerns about persistent encroachment on the Centre's land, calling on relevant authorities to intervene and protect the property for cultural development. The regional director issued a passionate appeal to investors, cultural partners, and stakeholders worldwide to support the Centre's revival efforts. Plans are underway to transform the Centre for National Culture into a major hub for arts and crafts in Ghana, providing a vibrant marketplace for local artisans and a rich cultural experience for visitors.
The sector minister's visit has rekindled hope among cultural advocates in the region, with expectations high that it will finally set the stage for long-overdue investment and infrastructural progress at the Centre.