The rise of infections and deaths from Covid 19 have led to a ban on events and gatherings in Ghana. So important and critical was this announcement that it was deliver by the President himself as part of his updates on the it’s management.
Understandably this is a major setback for event professionals, suppliers, support services and celebrants as well as their loved ones. Perspectives on the matter have been many and varied and this is my addition to the discourse in our collective interest, wellbeing and growth.
The Scope of Impact
It is worth establishing the fact that the Events Industry is a very significant one and a critical contributor to the country economically, socially, culturally and beyond. Contrary to popular perception, contemporary event professionals are highly formally educated with many holding tertiary qualifications and beyond from other conventional fields of study. Many have as well trained and qualified professionally in events specializations locally, regionally and internationally and some even serve as trainers and consultants to corporate, institutional and international clients and organizations.