Minister Jajah made the announcement last weekend while joining Rwandans in Accra to celebrate Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Anniversary. He emphasized that the future memorial will honor the more than one million lives lost in just 100 days during the Genocide and serve as a lasting reminder of Ghana’s solidarity with Rwanda.

He highlighted that the site will also commemorate the bravery of Ghanaian peacekeepers deployed under the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), who remained in Rwanda despite orders from the UN to withdraw its troops at the height of the Genocide. The Ghanaian contingent, led by Maj. Gen. Henry Kwami Anyidoho, helped protect thousands of civilians and is remembered as a symbol of courage and humanity.

Minister Jajah noted that beyond remembrance, the memorial will serve as a place of learning and reflection, promoting education, unity, and reconciliation for future generations.

Ghana’s commitment comes as the country joins Rwanda in celebrating over three decades of remarkable progress since liberation. Minister Jajah commended Rwanda’s leadership under President Paul Kagame, praising the country’s resilience and visionary governance that has turned Rwanda into a global example of effective recovery and development.

This year’s Liberation Day was special as it brought together Rwandans from six West African countries Ghana, Togo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire all represented under the Embassy based in Accra.

More than 200 guests, including senior Ghanaian government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives from the private sector, educators, civil society, media, and security agencies attended the event.

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Rosemary Mbabazi, who also covers the six West African countries, said: “We rose from the ashes of despair to build a nation founded on self-reliance, accountability, inclusion, and sustainable development.”

She thanked Rwanda’s international partners, particularly African nations like Ghana, for their continued friendship and commitment to South-South cooperation, which she said is key to building resilient communities and stronger economies.

The celebrations also showcased Rwandan culture through traditional dances and songs performed by the Urugangazi troupe, highlighting Rwanda’s heritage and the unbreakable spirit of its people.