The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey has admonished Ghanaian creatives to seek knowledge in their fields of endeavour as they also work on their attitude.
Okraku Mantey who received newly-inducted members of the Art and Tourism Writers Association (ATWAG) in his office on Thursday, March 10, 2022, said Ghanaian creatives are extremely talented but lack the broader knowledge and sometimes exhibit an “unrefined” attitude to work.
“It is evident, we have the talents. It is now time for these talents to work on their attitude, their work culture and acquire more knowledge. Do not depend solely on your talent, the world is evolving otherwise you will be second to South Africa, Nigeria and even Togo,” The Deputy Minister said as he persuaded the new executives of ATWAG to be change agents.
The President of the Art and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana, George Quaye, who led the team of ATWAG executives to the Deputy Minister’s office for an introductory engagement, also laid before Mark Okraku Mantey, the quest to gain recognition and support from the Ministry in its operations.
“The Association has been around for a while and after our induction, we thought it wise to introduce ourselves to you. We are very passionate about the sector as writers, and we want to leave a solid legacy,” George Quaye besought Deputy Minister, Mark Okraku-Mantey.
In his response, Mark-Okraku Mantey assured the executive of a fruitful partnership.
