The management of the Upper West Centre for National Culture (CNC) has made a renewed appeal to the government for suitable office space, citing poor working conditions as a major obstacle to the effective promotion and preservation of the region’s cultural heritage.
According to the Regional CNC Administrator, Chief Seidu Bomison, the Centre has been operating without proper office facilities for years, which continues to hinder the smooth delivery of its core mandate.
He revealed that the Centre previously operated from the Wa Airport building but was later relocated to the Ministry Block B. The current location, he noted, lacks the required space and infrastructure to support the Centre’s growing activities.
Adding to the Centre’s infrastructural challenges is the long-abandoned 1,500-seat theatre located near the Wa Airport. Construction of the facility began in 2008 but has remained stalled for the past nine years, despite several assurances from successive governments to complete it.
Chief Bomison emphasized the critical role the CNC plays in preserving and promoting the region’s cultural identity. He urged the government to prioritize the completion of the theatre project and provide a befitting office space to enhance staff productivity and improve cultural programming in the region.
He said addressing these challenges is essential to ensure the Centre continues to serve as a beacon for cultural development and the safeguarding of local traditions.
The call was made during a media engagement attended by key staff of the Centre, including the Regional Director, Human Resource Lead, Administrator, Head of Programmes, and the Regional Public Relations Officer.
