Emmanuel Ansu showing one of the labeled trees
THE MANAGEMENT of Centre for National Culture in Kumasi has successfully labeled over 100 different species of trees in their premises to boost patronage.
The centre collaborated with the Forestry Commission office in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, to ensure the labeling of the trees to educate the patrons of the facility.
The labeling, which was done in the English language, thoroughly explains the medicinal uses and economic benefits of each of the over 100 labeled trees at the centre.
The Centre for National Culture was officially opened in 1951, but this is the first time in the history of the centre that species of trees in the facility have been labeled.
Emmanuel Ansu, the Director of Centre for National Culture in Kumasi, whose able leadership and vision has ensured this milestone, stated that the move is to help boost patronage.
Speaking in an interview with the DAILY GUIDE, he said “the labeling were done in the English language to explain the medicinal uses and economic benefits of the trees”.
Mr. Ansu, whose leadership style has improved the operations of the centre, also said “The Botanical and Akan names of the trees and their uses were also captured.”
According to him, the centre boasts of different species of trees, which has the potential of attracting more people when properly labeled.
In this regard, Mr. Ansu explained that the centre teamed up with the Forestry Commission to label over 100 species of trees for educational purposes.
“With the labeling of the trees, the scores of tourists who visit the centre can now read and know the medicinal uses and economic benefits of the trees we have here,” he said.
Peter King Appiah, the Head of Research and PRO of the centre, on his part, said the Centre for National Culture is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Ashanti Region.
According to him, the centre is currently ranked as the 10th most visited tourist centre in Ghana, saying, “In Ashanti Region, we are second to Manhyia Palace Museum.”
King Appiah expressed optimism that the labeling of the trees would help improve patronage of the centre.
“The centre boasts of a lot of flora and we could add to our stock of information by having them labeled so tourists can see and feel them. We have over 100 species of trees here,” he added.
Significantly, the Centre for National Culture also boasts of the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Performing Arts Department, Visual Arts Department and other amenities.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi