IOV – Ghana National section a chapter of International Organisation of Folk Art ( IOV – World), is a non – governmental, non – profit organisation, which was founded in Austria, in 1979, to preserve Folk cultural heritage in all forms. Currently it’s under the presendency of IOV – World President Dr. Ali Abdullah Khalifa, a baharian.
The newly elected executive officers of the chapter, unveiled IOV – Ghana National section through street carnival from Amadu Street to the event ground at Akanmadjie a suburb of Ga – Mashie, Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
26th day of December 2023, it started at 3:00pm with performances by various traditional groups and folks groups, each group on the bill trilled audience with enthusiasm 30 minutes performances.
The President elected Mr. Stephen Kwame Awuku used the occasion to thank voters for the confidence they had in him with a massive vote he had during the executive elections.
He encouraged the elected executives officers to work hard for the achievements of the mission of chapter.
He said IOV – Ghana has come to stay and encouraged all cultural troupes and performers to officially register membership.
He further thanked IOV – World executives, especially President Dr. Ali Abdullah Khalifa and General Secretary Mr. Fabrizio Cattaneo for such an honour to extend IOV – World to Ghana.
The mc for the occasion was Mr. Emmanuel Ampofo.
The elected president of IOV – Ghana National section chapter, Mr. Stephen Kwame Awuku, donated assorted soft drinks to children at fire – service beach area, Accra. On the 27th day of December, 2023 as part of the the chapter unveiling program activities.
One of the Close Protection Officer’s (CPO) of His Excellency the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo,cultural enthusiast, Mr. Stephen Kwame Awuku is the founder and CEO of Power Africa Nyame Aye Awie Cultural Troupe. He is also the founder of Nyameso Nyame Aye Awie Foundation.
Executives
Stephen Kwame Awuku – Chair
Anthony Gyan – Secretary
Sherita Awuku – Finance
Joshua Nii Noi Nortey – Organizer
Emmanuel Ampofo – Festival Committee chair
James Myers – Blogger
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