Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, visited the Hedranawo Slave Museum in the Volta Region’s Ketu South Municipality to kick off the first leg of her regional trip.
Her dedication to promoting Ghana’s cultural legacy and fostering the growth of the travel industry nationwide is reflected in the trip.
The Minister emphasized the significance of bolstering the region’s tourist value chain throughout her visit.
She underlined that in addition to drawing tourists, the goal is to promote longer stays in the area, which will strengthen local economies by increasing demand for lodging, shopping, and cultural activities.
“The value of this place is immense,” Hon. Gomashie remarked. “It’s not just about people visiting; it’s about them staying, buying from our markets, experiencing our culture, and contributing to the local economy.”
The Some Traditional Area’s traditional leadership welcomed the minister with open arms.
The local Avaklasuga, Torgbui Sape Agbo V, acknowledged the difficulties encountered in creating the museum project and conveyed sincere gratitude for the visit.
“It has not been an easy journey, but by the grace of God, we are here today,” he said.
Torgbui Avaklasuga has stated that he is willing to assist in the development of the region by providing potential investors with a sizable piece of land in exchange for improving the infrastructure for tourists.
In order to provide local youngsters with useful skills through six-month training programs, he also announced intentions to open a vocational training center.
The visit also brought attention to the continued work of Wazi Apoh, an archaeology and heritage studies professor at the University of Ghana in Legon.
Artifacts connected to the transatlantic slave trade were excavated and preserved under his direction. In order to educate future generations, Professor Apoh emphasized the importance of historical preservation and urged the government and interested parties to support the project.
“We must stand on the truth of our past to build a better future,” he stated.
To get a close-up look at the excavated artifacts, the slave dungeons where captives were housed, and other significant historical features related to the area’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, the minister took a tour of the complex.
A significant cultural tourism attraction is being developed at the Hedranawo Slave Museum, which serves as a somber reminder of that traumatic past.
Hon. Gomashie is anticipated to continue her regional tour in Ho after her visit to Ketu South. She will meet with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), make courtesy calls on the Volta Regional Minister and the Paramount Chief, interact with regional tourism staff, and visit a few of the region’s tourist attractions.
Source: newsthemegh.com