Chicago-based Gone Again Travel and Tours has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Damongo College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences and the Savannah College of Education to promote academic exchange and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States.
The initiative, led by Crystal Dyer, Chief Executive Officer of the company, seeks to create study-abroad opportunities for students in both countries while reconnecting African Americans with their ancestral roots.
On Monday, October 12, 2026, Ms. Dyer paid a courtesy call on the King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at the Jakpa Palace in Damongo.
She said the programme would enable American students to explore Ghana’s history, culture and traditions while undertaking selected courses at participating tertiary institutions.
Ghanaian students could also benefit from educational opportunities in the United States, subject to institutional arrangements.
Ms. Dyer disclosed that she had been bringing high school students to Ghana for eight years, with an increased focus on northern Ghana over the past three years.
During the meeting, Yagbonwura appealed for support to establish a library and museum to preserve and promote Gonja history and cultural heritage.
Ms. Dyer pledged to share the request with her team in the United States and explore possible collaboration.
Mohammed Muniru Cosmos, CEO of Ndewura’s Travel and Tour and Co-Chair of the Northern Ghana Diaspora Association, said preparations began late last year, with engagements involving several tertiary institutions, including the University for Development Studies, Tamale Technical University and Bolgatanga Technical University.
He said the programme could expand academic collaboration, create international learning opportunities and strengthen northern Ghana’s position as a destination for educational and cultural tourism.
The success of the initiative will depend on effective implementation of the agreements and sustained cooperation between participating institutions in Ghana and the United States.
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Source: nkilgifm.com
