The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially taken over the former Ministry of Finance Annex Building in Accra as part of efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity and improve service delivery.

The facility, which comprises 97 offices, three conference rooms, furniture and other equipment, was handed over by the Ministry of Finance to support the operations of the Tourism Ministry and its agencies.

Representing the Minister for Finance, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem described the handover as a strategic investment in Ghana's tourism sector, highlighting its importance to the country's economic growth and development.

Receiving the facility on behalf of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Deputy Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Finance, describing the gesture as a significant boost to the ministry's operations.

He assured that the facility would be properly maintained and effectively utilised to advance Ghana's tourism, cultural heritage and creative arts agenda.

The transfer forms part of the government's broader efforts to optimise the use of public assets, strengthen state institutions and promote greater collaboration among public sector agencies.