The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of the Refurbished Salaga Slave Market and the Salaga slave wells at Salaga in the Northern region.
The ceremony was held in honour to kick-start the celebration of 2024 Emancipation Day in Ghana.
Addressing participants, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Salaga, Richard Broni, thanked the Authority for staying true to their word to redevelop the site when they visited the Kpembewura in 2023.
Also, the Chief Executive of GTA, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman emphasied on the importance of Salaga Slave Market and the Wells to the nations Heritage Tourism offerings.
He further stressed that, there’s a need for Ghanaians to acknowledge the past while looking toward a future of healing and unity.
The Chief Executive expressed his gratitude for the collaborative efforts that led to the restoration and preservation of these historical sites, adding the commitment of GTA to sustainable tourism and cultural heritage.
The Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Egyapa Mercer also stressed on the need to honor the memory of those who suffered during the transatlantic slave trade.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to promoting heritage tourism and fostering connections with the diaspora.
Also, the Lepowura Bore-enasa I, who spoke on behalf of the Kpembewura pledged their support to preserve the site through the Traditional Authority.
Present at the ceremony were the Kpembewura, the Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, the MCE , the Board chairman of GTA , Mr. Seth Adjei Baah, the MP of the area and Directors of various agencies in the Savannah region.
Source: Tourism Authority
