The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has stated the government’s commitment to developing heritage assets across all regions of Ghana to strengthen domestic tourism and deepen national pride.
She made this statement on Friday during a visit to the family home and mausoleum of Dr Hilla Limann in Gwollu.
The visit was a familiarisation tour of the Upper West Region to assess the tourism potential of the area and to engage local communities on the preservation and promotion of Ghana’s cultural heritage.
The Minister said the contributions of former President Dr Hilla Limann to national development must continue to be recognised, and his resting place must remain an important part of Ghana’s historical and tourism landscape.
She toured the mausoleum, listened to concerns raised by the Limann family regarding the maintenance and development of the site and assured them that the Ministry would examine those concerns and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure the site receives the attention it deserves.
She expressed appreciation to the Limann family and to the traditional authorities of Gwollu for their continued stewardship of the site.
Madam Gomashie reiterated the government’s commitment to preserving the mausoleum of the late President Dr Hilla Limann and to developing the cultural and heritage tourism assets of the Sissala West District.
She noted that heritage sites such as those in Gwollu and the Sissala West District represent a vital dimension of Ghana’s national identity and that their development would contribute meaningfully to the country’s tourism growth agenda.
She called on stakeholders, including families, traditional authorities, district assemblies and civil society organisations to work in partnership with the Ministry to safeguard Ghana’s heritage assets for present and future generations.
The Deputy Minister for Communication and Member of Parliament for Sissala West, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu, also projected the tourism potential of the district.
He emphasised that the combination of traditional medicine, sacred cultural sites and historical landmarks makes the Sissala West District a compelling destination for both domestic and international visitors. He called on the Ministry to prioritise the district in future tourism development plans.
Mr Roy Limann, nephew of the late President and host to the ministerial delegation, described Gwollu as a community endowed with unique attractions capable of significantly boosting tourism development in the district.
He drew the Minister’s attention to the traditional bone-setting centre located in Bullu, renowned for treating fractures and other bone injuries using indigenous healing methods.
He noted that traditional medicine has become a major tourism attraction in countries such as Mexico, and was hopeful that Ghana could similarly leverage the expertise at Bullu to promote health and cultural tourism.
Adwoa Koramah Anokye-Gyimah, ISD
