‘Year of Return,’ ‘Beyond the Return’ Boosted Ghana’s Economy – Prez
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the "Year of Return" in 2019, followed by the "Beyond the Return" initiative, significantly boosted Ghana’s economy.
He noted that these initiatives attracted over 1.5 million visitors and strengthened the country’s connections with the African diaspora, cementing Ghana’s status as a top destination for cultural heritage and investment.
In his last State of the Nation address to Parliament on Friday in Accra, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that the development of eco-tourism sites and cultural heritage projects had significantly expanded Ghana’s tourism sector, attracting global attention.
“One of the significant undertakings in this sector has been the renovation of the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.
“This celebrated site, dedic...