President of the Creative Arts Council Mark Okraku Mantey has said he believes the major problem facing the creative arts industry is the lack of education for practitioners regarding the profession.
He said the lack of the education results in confusion among practitioners.
According to him, this is exactly what has necessitated the creation of the Creative Arts School in Kumasi to help educate practitioners and all other persons who desire to delve into the sector.
Speaking during the Creative Arts and Tourism Debate organized by Media General, Mr Mark Okraku Mantey said: “The root of the problem is lack of education.
“[This problem] is being solved through the Creative Art School.”
Also speaking at the same event, the Chief Executive Officer of 3 Music Awards Sadiq Abdulai Abu, who speaks for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Creative Arts issues, said his party has better policy proposals for the sector than the NPP ahead of the elections.
He said the NDC will upgrade the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) into a fully-fledged university if elected into office.
