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Afadzato S: Assembly commissions Tafi Atome Monkey sanctuary

Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary is a traditional sacred grove conservation established in 1996 under the direction of a Peace Corps Volunteer as a community-based ecotourism project in the Afadzato South District.

Date Created : 11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Theresa Workartey/Ghanadistricts.com

The assembly led by the District Chief Executive (DCE) James Etornam Flolu has upgraded the forest to make it more attractive for tourists.

The DCE stated in his address that the sanctuary was created by a coalition of villagers, public institutions and NGO and it is the home of Mona and Patas monkeys.

As a result of these efforts, the monkey population has increased, and the forest with its many species of birds and butterflies has been preserved.

He said that this forms part of the his agenda in turning the fortunes of Afadzato South around through tourism, adding that the project is by the Ghana Tourism Authority, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism Arts and culture with funding from the Tourism Development Fund and also the Government of Ghana.

Other dignitaries present are the Minister for tourism arts and culture Barbara Oteng Gyasi, the Volta Regional minister Dr Archibald Yaw Letsa, CEO of Ghana tourism authority Mr Akwasi Agyeman.