Manklalo (Elder) of the Ada State, has called on the indigenous people to be ambassadors for promoting the various tourist sites and recreational potential of the town.
Nene Obitchere made the call in a welcome address at the launch of the 87th Ada Asafotufiami festival.
He said the people of Ada could inform others about the estuary where the Volta River joins the sea and the beautiful islands created by the vast volumes of water flowing from Burkina Faso and entering Ghana from the north, all the way to the southernmost point in Ghana.
“There is also an abundant array of tourism and hospitality facilities in the area, with some offering horseback riding, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, and whale watching,” he said.
The Manklalo commended Aqua Safari Resort, Treasure Island, and Heartland Hotel for their significant contributions to projecting the town and supporting the celebration of the festival.
He acknowledged that the current operations at the Songor salt mine by Electrochem Ghana Limited could also be showcased to attract people to the area, explaining that it was modernizing salt production.
“The salt industry we have been blessed with has the potential to become the largest producer of salt in Africa within a few years,” Nene Obitchere said.
The 87th Asafotufiami will begin on August 1 and run for eight days, featuring activities including homecoming, visits to the sacred forest, grand durbar, royal walk, and sporting events.
These activities will showcase the culture, customs, and traditions of the people of Ada.
The festival is celebrated to commemorate the wars fought by the ancestors to claim and protect the land for the indigenous people.
Source: GNA