Ghana Tourism Minister Visits Gwollu Heritage Sites
Ghana's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts toured heritage sites in Gwollu and the Sissala West District. The visit included the mausoleum and family home of former President Hilla Limann.
deccanchronicle.comGhana's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts visited the mausoleum and family home of former President Hilla Limann in Gwollu on May 18, 2026. The visit formed part of a familiarisation tour of the Upper West Region. During the tour the minister highlighted the cultural and tourism potential of Gwollu and the wider Sissala West District.
The minister inspected several heritage locations.
These included the traditional bone-setting centre in Bullu, the sacred crocodile pond in Gwollu, the chief's palace, and other historical landmarks. The sites illustrate the area's cultural significance and tourism potential.
The minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving former President Hilla Limann's legacy. The government also plans to develop Ghana's heritage assets to boost domestic tourism and national pride.
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Increased local attention may support domestic tourism in Sissala West District.
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