This year’s Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, which falls on Saturday, September 21, 2024, will be celebrated on Monday, September 23, 2024, as a public holiday in Ghana.
The Ministry of the Interior declared this to ensure the day is properly observed in honor of Ghana’s first president.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day commemorates Nkrumah’s immense contributions to Ghana’s independence and his legacy in Pan-Africanism. Activities planned typically include public lectures, cultural events, and visits to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park in Accra.
Citizens on social media have been discussing how to spend the holiday, with suggestions ranging from community service to educational initiatives.
Nkrumah’s impact continues to resonate, not only within Ghana but across the continent, as he remains a symbol of African unity and liberation.
His enduring influence is celebrated annually, reminding future generations of his vision for a united Africa.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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