Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called on investors and well-meaning Ghanaians to partner with the Ministry in developing tourist sites across the country.
She said that would also help boost tourism, enhance local economies, and increase national revenue.
Speaking at Wli in the Hohoe Municipality during her first fact-finding tour of tourist destinations in the Volta Region upon her assumption of office, Madam Gomashie, also the Member of Parliament for Ketu South, emphasised the importance of harnessing Ghana’s diverse natural and cultural assets for sustainable tourism.
“This tour is to help us understand the current conditions of our sites and to repackage what we already have,” she said.
She highlighted the need for collaboration between families, local Assemblies, and the Ministry, explaining that while most tourist attractions were owned by communities or private individuals, their development required joint efforts.
“The waterfall belongs to a community. The lands are family owned. The Ministry only promotes them, but nothing directly comes to us. However, with greater collaboration and investment, we can enhance these sites for everyone’s benefit,” she added.
Madam Gomashie identified several infrastructural gaps, such as the lack of restrooms along tourist trails, and called for urgent attention to improve visitor experience.

“It’s unacceptable that one cannot find a washroom along a 45-minute walk to a waterfall. These are the issues we must address through partnerships and funding,” she stated.
She however, expressed optimism that with better branding, packaging, and investment, Ghana’s tourism sector could see significant growth, especially during peak seasons when visitor numbers rise.
The Minister urged the private sector to invest in eco-friendly accommodations and services that could cater for the needs of all categories of visitors.
“If someone visits the waterfall but cannot find a suitable place to stay overnight, they leave quickly. But with quality lodging, they stay, spend, and money remains in the local economy,” she explained.
On land ownership concerns surrounding some tourist sites, Madam Gomashie assured that the Ministry would consult its legal team to address the situation in accordance with the law.
“Tourist sites are part of our national resources. We are ready to engage families, Assemblies, and MPs to reach amicable agreements that benefit both communities and the state,” she said.
As part of the tour, the Minister paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, held engagements with Metropolitans, Municipal and District chief executives, and visited several sites including the Centre for National Culture, Regional Museum, Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Culture Village, and the Wli Agumatsa Waterfalls.
Her visit reinforced the Ministry’s commitment to revitalizing the tourism sector and ensuring that Ghana’s cultural and natural heritage become a pillar of economic development.