
Audio By Carbonatix
The Minister of Tourism and Diasporan Relations, Mr. Jake Obetsebi Lamptey has been honoured by the Chief and people of the Kwahu traditional area, who have named the site of the Hang and Paragliding Festival at Atibie after him.The chiefs bestowed the honour on Jake on Friday during the opening of this year’s festival, the third since its inception.The Tourism Minister is credited with conceptualizing and bringing the annual festival to fruition after visiting the Kwahu South District some four years ago.Jake Obetsebi Lamptey had visited Kwawu and with the then District Chief Executive, Raymond Osafo Djan, toured the area where he recommended that the Kwawu Ridge, given its natural settings of hills, rivers, and serene atmosphere, could host such an adventure as paragliding and also serve as a tourist hideaway.The Tourism Minister has since pursued the dream to establish paragliding as an annual festival which has since seen a growing following at Atibie.The festival has also come to be known as the Ferdinand Ayim Hang and Paragliding Festival.The late Ayim, who was the Tourism Minister’s Special Assistant, died last year in a motor accident while helping to organise the 2006 edition.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Deputy Health Minister calls for nationwide support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund
1 minute -
GMTF engages Regional Ministers to deepen nationwide awareness campaign
7 minutes -
‘It is not too late to begin again’ – KAIPTC valedictorian inspires graduates
9 minutes -
Deputy Chief of Staff rallies Regional Ministers behind Ghana Medical Trust Fund
15 minutes -
FDA seizes 4,504 unregistered cosmetic products in nationwide crackdown
16 minutes -
9-year-old boy found dead in abandoned galamsey pit at Humjibre
17 minutes -
Ghana’s DJ Shagy, Kvpel & Ctea join FIFA Heroes soundtrack alongside Central Cee and J Balvin
34 minutes -
CHRAJ calls for stronger legal safeguards against torture
35 minutes -
NACOC Director urges students to lead campaign against drug abuse on campuses
50 minutes -
Tieme Music: The digital powerhouse redefining the African music industry
57 minutes -
Government procures mobile drug detectors, upgrades airport scanners to strengthen narcotics fight
60 minutes -
NACOC arrests alleged Kingpin behind US$296 million meth syndicate as Ghana Marks World Drug Day
1 hour -
Integrity, perseverance critical to Africa’s leadership future – KAIPTC Commandant tells graduates
1 hour -
Herald editor Larry Dogbey granted bail after contempt conviction
1 hour -
Government to table Bill to replace 63-year-old rent control law by year-end
1 hour