Accra, November 19, 2025 — The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its Governing Board by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, at a ceremony held in the Ministry’s conference room in Accra.
In her address, the Minister emphasized the importance of the Board’s role in providing strategic leadership, strengthening institutional accountability, and advancing the national agenda for cultural preservation and creative sector development. She noted that the inauguration—described as long overdue—marks a significant step toward reinforcing the governance and operational capacity of the institution.
Hon. Gomashie expressed appreciation to the newly appointed Board members for accepting the call to serve and urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and national service. She outlined the core responsibilities of the Board, including:
- Aligning GMMB programmes with national priorities
- Promoting transparency and good governance
- Ensuring efficient and effective resource management
- Building strong partnerships with stakeholders across the heritage and creative sectors
She further conveyed confidence in the expertise and calibre of the appointed members and extended gratitude to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for approving the nominations. Declaring the Board duly inaugurated, the Minister reaffirmed that the effectiveness and sustainability of GMMB depend on the quality of leadership provided by its Governing Board.
Responding on behalf of the Board, the Chairperson, Mr. Michael Attipoe, described the appointment as an honour, acknowledging that many qualified Ghanaians could have been chosen to serve. He pledged the Board’s collective commitment to fulfilling its mandate and supporting the long-term vision of GMMB.
The ceremony also included the swearing-in of the Chairperson of the Creative Arts Agency Board, Mr. Anthony Obeng Afrane, who emphasized that his appointment represents a responsibility to advance the interests of Ghanaian artists and to strengthen the broader creative ecosystem.
The members of the newly inaugurated GMMB Governing Board are:
- Michael Attipoe — Chairperson
- Kwesi Essiel-Blankson — Ag. Executive Director
- Vitus Otto Langmagne — Member
- Abdul Manaf Baba Walker — Member
- Catherine Abla Nutsugah Mikado — Member
- Benedict Kwasi Obeng — Member
- Prof. Frederick Dayor — Member
The Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Joseph Kwasi Amoah, welcomed the Board and highlighted the critical nature of their roles. He encouraged members to uphold the expectations of the Ministry and to work collaboratively to advance Ghana’s cultural heritage agenda.
GMMB extends its warm congratulations to all inaugurated members and looks forward to a renewed era of strong leadership, innovation, and dedication to safeguarding Ghana’s museums, monuments, and historical assets for present and future generations.