By Simon Asare
Accra, March 1, GNA – Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned the University of Ghana Sports Stadium and Rugby Field ahead of the start of the 13th African Games scheduled for March 8-23, 2024.
Ghana would host the African Games for the first time since their inception in 1965, with more than 3500 elite athletes from 54 African countries converging on Accra to do battle in over 30 sports.
Already, the Borteyman Sports Complex, which is expected to host about nine sports disciplines, was commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Dr. Bawumia, on Friday, March 1, 2024, did the honor of commissioning the 10,000 capacity University of Ghana Sports Stadium, which would host the opening ceremony of the games.
“I am particularly excited about the completion of the University of Ghana sports stadium, with additional facilities, because of its checkered history.
“As we all know, the construction of this stadium started under the Government of His Excellency President JA Kufuor more than 15 years ago. However, the construction of this stadium was completely abandoned by successive governments, until our government took office and decided to continue construction, and the result is the beautiful edifice that we are commissioning.
“I would like to thank former President Kufuor for his vision to build a stadium for the premier university in the country, GETFUND for providing the seed funding, the University of Ghana and all those who played various roles to ensure the completion of the field,” said the Vice President.
Dr Bawumia rallied the support of all Ghanaians to make the games successful, incident free and one of the best games on the African continent.
“As we prepare for the Games in a few days’ time, I urge the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the LOC to remain focused and give us a successful, problem-free competition that reflects the investment and commitment we have shown. away.
“Also, the support of all of us is required for the success of the Games. I sincerely invite and urge all of us to put our shoulders to the plow and help make Ghana and Africa proud,” he said.
The inauguration of the sports facility was welcomed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Mrs. Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Mrs. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Accra Regional Minister-designate, Mr. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, and members of the diplomatic corps.
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