Kumasi to get ultramodern theatreKumasi to get ultramodern theatre

Accra, Jan. 17, GNA – Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) on Thursday announced that government would soon build an ultramodern multi-purpose theatre in Kumasi.She said the theatre would have a creational facility, ultramodern shopping mall, seminar and conference facilities for major international meetings and provide jobs for Ghanaians.Mrs Ofosu-Adjare, who was interacting with the media during the opening ceremony of a two- day retreat programme of her Ministry in Accra, said a financial agreement was reached in 2013 by the government and the Türk Eximbank for the project.She lauded Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene for providing land for the project.She said government is committed to public private partnership for the promotion of the tourism, culture and the creative arts industry.Mrs Ofosu-Adjare observed that the first year MoTCCA) had proved to be eventful with the Ministry and its Agencies hosting several reputable events.She declared that the sector continues to be the fourth foreign exchange earner for the country.GNA Read Full Story