Dormaa East: The Nsesresu Canopy Walkway, an eco-tourism center in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region, saw significant attendance as hundreds of schoolchildren and visitors explored the facility's canopy walkway.
According to Ghana News Agency, this event marked Ghana's 68th Independence Anniversary celebration, with around 700 visitors enjoying the canopy walk as a means of stress relief. This unique recreational facility, established in November 2024, is the only one of its kind in the region. Some schoolchildren shared that they felt nervous about climbing the walkway. Master Ransford Agyemang, a class five pupil from Asuotiano Junior High School, expressed his excitement about using the wooden stairs and mentioned that despite being his first experience, he did not feel fear.
Other pupils noted that they had some initial fears, but climbing the facility was a memorable experience. Mr. Baba Yusif, a teacher accompanying approximately 200 schoolchildren, stated that the goal was to provide them with personal experience in climbing the canopy.
Mr. Collins Asare, the Officer in Charge of the facility, stated that the project was funded by the World Bank and managed by the Dormaa East District Assembly. He called for support to develop the facility into a world-class attraction. Future development plans include building a Zip-line, removing bamboo sticks and stumps from the dam, and providing boats for visitors to sail on the dam. Progress is also being made on constructing a standard car park, planting green grass, and designing lawns.
Mr. Asare added that the facility is a valuable asset, stimulating local economic growth, development, and employment opportunities. It also serves as a venue for parties and weddings.
In related events, the Dormaa East District Assembly held a symposium in Wamfie, the district capital, to celebrate the 68th Independence Anniversary. The theme was "Chieftaincy and Culture in Modern Day Local Government System," and it was attended by heads of departments and agencies, traditional authorities, assembly members, and security agencies. The event included a fun fair with indoor and outdoor games such as Oware, Ludo, draft, tug of peace, and sack races.
