The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has celebrated a major milestone with the commissioning of the refurbished Salaga Slave Market and Salaga Slave Wells.
The ceremony, held in Salaga to launch Emancipation 2024, was attended by distinguished dignitaries, including the Lepowura representing the Kpembewura, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, the MCE, the GTA Board Chairman Mr. Seth Adjei Baah, the local MP, and directors from various agencies in the Savannah region.
MCE of the Gonja East Municipal Assembly, Hon. Richard Broni, while giving the welcome address thanked the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority for staying true to their word to redevelop the site when they visited the Kpembewura in 2023.
CEO, Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman in his address, emphasized the importance of the Salaga Slave Market and the Wells to the nations Heritage Tourism offerings and stressed the need for Ghanaians to acknowledge our past while looking toward a future of healing and unity.
Mr. Agyeman expressed his gratitude for the collaborative efforts that led to the restoration and preservation of these historical sites. He also highlighted GTA’s commitment to sustainable tourism and cultural heritage.
Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Hon. Egyapa Mercer, who delivered a powerful address, 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.
The Lepowura Bore-enasa I, speaking on behalf of the Kpembewura pledged the support of the Traditional Authority to preserving the site.