Gomoa Potsin: A multi-million Cedis Museum has been commissioned at Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region to promote the country's traditions, customs, and tourism.
According to Ghana News Agency, named 'Scenes of Yester Years', the Museum is strategically located at Potsin, a few meters drive to Winneba-Junction - Kasoa road, featuring seven scenes of sculptures, a restaurant, and an entertainment center. Dr. Ekuah Owusuwaa Amartey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Museum, stated that the purpose of establishing the edifice at Gomoa Potsin was to create jobs and wealth among the youth in and around the enclave.
The Museum aims to narrate the real-life stories of the country's forefathers, highlighting their migration to Ghana and encouraging the youth to understand and appreciate their traditions. The CEO emphasized the importance of retelling incidents from the past, such as the slave trade conducted by colonial powers, to preserve historical awareness.
Dr. Owusuwaa Amartey pointed out that Ghana's tourism sector has significant potential, necessitating further exploration to enhance its economic and financial impact. She highlighted the capital-intensive nature of tourism development in Ghana, particularly for private investors, and called for government support to promote tourism.
In addition to hotels and other tourist attractions, Dr. Amartey underlined the untapped potential of museums, advocating for comprehensive financial and logistical support to boost tourism in the country. She also emphasized the need for government and its agencies to provide technical and managerial assistance to foster economic development in the sector.
Expressing disappointment, Dr. Owusuwaa Amartey mentioned that requests for technical assistance from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) during the Museum's construction were not addressed. She appealed to the GTA and the Year of Return Secretariat for support to achieve the Museum's objectives.
The CEO expressed gratitude to travel and tour companies for their support during the Museum's construction and expressed hope for continued collaboration to make the Potsin Museum the most attractive tourism center in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.
Ebusuapanyin Kwesi Jacob of Borda Asona Family of Potsin commended Dr. Amartey for establishing the Museum at Potsin, creating job opportunities for the area's unemployed youth. He urged the government to improve the road connecting Potsin town to Potsin-Junction to facilitate the transportation of goods and services and attract tourists to the Museum.
He assured that the Chiefs and elders of the town would continue to support the CEO and the Museum's management to make it one of the best tourist attractions in the Region.
