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Akufo-Addo re-opens refurbished National Museum

President Akufo-Addo has reopened the renovated National Museum Gallery situated at Adabraka, Accra.

The Museum, which was opened in 1957 to commemorate Ghana’s independence, was closed in 2015 due to lack of maintenance and deterioration.

President Akufo-Addo in a Facebook post on Friday, June 10, announced the refurbishment of the Museum with additional exhibits and artefacts.

Akufo-Addo re-opens refurbished National Museum after closure in 2015

“The Museum has now been fully rehabilitated and restored to its original state with the inclusion of additional exhibits and artifacts. Its inner roads have also been asphalted, the first time ever since its establishment,” the Facebook post read.

The refurbished Museum now has seven of the vehicles used by former Heads of State, including three E-450 Mercedes Benz vehicles, two Nissan Patrols, a limousine and a Toyota Land Cruiser to enrich the experience of visitors.

Akufo-Addo re-opens refurbished National Museum after closure in 2015

The President said the restoration of the Museum to its former glory forms part of his government’s vision to create more vibrant tourism for the country.

Akufo-Addo re-opens refurbished National Museum after closure in 2015

“The efforts put in to restore this Museum are part of a comprehensive vision of my government to help create a more vibrant cultural industry sector.

Akufo-Addo re-opens refurbished National Museum after closure in 2015

“Tourism, arts and culture are effective tools for economic transformation, and we, in Ghana, can benefit from this because we possess a significant number of heritage resource,” the President said.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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