Govt allocates GH¢600 million for construction of 10 regional stadia

The Government has allocated GH¢600 million for the construction of 10 multipurpose regional stadia across the country as part of efforts to expand access to sports infrastructure and promote sports development.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, announced this when he presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government to Parliament on Thursday.

He said the allocation formed part of a total budgetary provision of GH¢782 million earmarked for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sports and athletes nationwide.

“We have allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sport and the people who participate in it,” Dr Forson stated.

According to him, GH¢600 million within that allocation would be dedicated to the construction of 10 regional stadia to bring sporting opportunities closer to communities across the country.

The Finance Minister said the projects would commence with the construction of seven 5,000-seater multipurpose regional stadia in the Western North, North East, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East and Oti regions.

He said Government would also begin the construction of two 10,000-seater multipurpose regional stadia in the Savannah and Bono regions.

Additionally, a 12,000-seater multipurpose stadium would be constructed in the Volta Region.

Dr Forson noted that the investment underscored Government’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and creating opportunities for talent development at the grassroots level.

The announcement comes as Ghana prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its independence in 2027, with authorities seeking to strengthen sports and recreation facilities across the country.

GNA