Members of the Ghana Traditional Caterers Association have appealed to the government of Ghana to invest in and promote the patronage of Ghana's local dishes to the international community.

The president of the association, Nana Kwasi Owusu Edusei made the appeal in Kumasi, during the presentation of a gold medal won from the 2024 WAFFEST competition.

The 2024 edition of the West Africa Food Festival (WAFFEST), which took place in Togo, saw the Ghana Traditional Caterers Association emerge as the overall winner.

The cooking and display of rich African cuisine dishes were competed among countries like Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Liberia, Togo, etc.