Yussif Issaka Jajah says Ghana is pursuing a tourism-driven reparations strategy aimed at restoring its historic forts and castles, as officials seek to raise 100 million dollars for preservation works.
The initiative, led by the country’s Special Envoy for Reparations, calls for closer collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and its agencies to leverage heritage tourism as a funding mechanism. The Deputy Minister welcomed the proposal and reaffirmed government commitment to safeguarding the sites, which are central to Ghana’s cultural identity and global historical significance.
Concerns over the deteriorating state of several monuments have been raised by UNESCO, prompting renewed urgency among authorities. Officials say that despite financial constraints and stalled rehabilitation efforts in recent years, the ministry is prepared to partner with stakeholders to mobilise resources.
The government maintains that restoring the landmarks will protect national heritage, strengthen tourism revenue, and enhance international engagement while advancing the broader reparations agenda.