Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has reaffirmed the growing importance of Fugu, the traditional smock , as a catalyst for job creation, cultural preservation and tourism development.
She made the remarks during a joint stakeholder engagement with smock producers and dealers in Accra, co-led by Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare. The meeting focused on strengthening the Fugu value chain, tackling production challenges and expanding market access.
Producers raised concerns about limited access to raw materials, financing constraints, distribution bottlenecks and called for broader promotion of Fugu in schools and public institutions.
The engagement comes amid renewed global interest in Ghana’s indigenous textiles, following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent appearance in Fugu during a state visit to Zambia.
Officials reiterated their commitment to working closely with industry stakeholders to position Fugu as a symbol of national identity and a driver of inclusive economic growth.
