The government has announced its intention to transform the National Cathedral project, which has been put on hold, into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC), making it the focal point of Ghana's growing cultural diplomacy and creative economy.
A policy document under the new 24-hour economy initiative for culture, creative arts, and tourism, called "SH0W24," states that the NCCC will be set up in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat and is anticipated to become Africa's premier location for trade shows, international exhibitions, film festivals, and summits.
The administration claims the proposal will fill a vital infrastructure vacuum without going against national or religious values.
One of the most contentious public infrastructure initiatives in Ghana's recent history is the National Cathedral project, which was first introduced in 2018 as a representation of religious faith and national togetherness.
