Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Lawyer Egyapa Mercer, has asserted his dedication to actively contribute and play a pivotal role in propelling the country’s tourism to unprecedented heights.
Egyapa Mercer, recently appointed as the Minister-designate for Tourism, emphasized his determination to significantly elevate the industry, pledging a focused and proactive effort to foster growth, development, and global recognition within the realm of Ghana’s tourism.
He also conveyed his gratitude to President Akufo-Addo for selecting him to lead the Ministry for Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
He also extended appreciation to his constituents for entrusting him with the parliamentary mandate, a role that enabled the President, in accordance with the Constitution, to nominate him for this new position.
During an interview with Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson on Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show, Egyapa Mercer emphasized that his nomination underscored the President’s unwavering commitment to position Ghana as the premier tourism destination in Africa.
Expressing his gratitude, he stated, “I’m extremely grateful to the President for this new role and to my constituents because they voted for me to be in Parliament. It is because of them that I have been nominated to this position. I have worked with the President in various capacities, and he appointed me as a Deputy Minister at the Energy Ministry. He has seen my work and wants me to lead another Ministry, and I’m very grateful for that.”
Egyapa Mercer shares the President’s vision of prioritizing tourism for national development, citing the sector’s substantial potential in job creation and revenue generation.
“I’m going there to put up my best as I did in the Energy Ministry. We are all aware of the tremendous growth in the tourism industry under the leadership of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. We also know the potentials of tourism and its traditional benefits to the country. I’m going there to see what is there and what we can also add. At all times, I try to put up my best wherever I find myself and I believe with the help of God, I will contribute my quota to the sector,” he affirmed.
Egyapa Mercer’s elevation to a substantive ministerial position comes from his current role as Deputy Energy Minister.
The appointment is subject to parliamentary approval, which is expected in the coming weeks.