Ghana’s authorities has thrown its weight behind a marketing campaign to scrap visa necessities for Africans travelling throughout their very own continent.
The Trans African Tourism and Unity Marketing campaign obtained official backing from Ghana’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs this week, marking a serious increase for the initiative.
The marketing campaign needs to make it simpler for Africans to go to different African nations while not having visas. At the moment, many Africans face prolonged visa processes and excessive prices when travelling inside Africa.
Ras Mubarak, a well known broadcaster and former Member of Parliament, is main the marketing campaign. He believes eradicating visa limitations will increase tourism, commerce and assist African nations work collectively higher.
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“We’re deeply honoured by the Authorities of Ghana’s endorsement, which strengthens our resolve to champion a visa-free Africa,” Mubarak stated. “It is a historic step towards unlocking the immense potential of our continent’s cultural and financial range.”
The plan additionally suits with the African Union’s long-term imaginative and prescient for the continent, often called Agenda 2063, which goals to create a extra united and affluent Africa.
Additionally, a number of main media corporations have already signed as much as help the marketing campaign, together with Ghana’s Graphic Communications Group, Nigeria’s New Mail on-line, EIB Community, Woezor TV, Sierra Leone’s Eyewitness Information, and Asaase Radio. Extra media companions are anticipated to affix subsequent week, serving to unfold the phrase in regards to the marketing campaign throughout Africa.
