Gov’t To Build 10 Multipurpose Centres And 15 Sporting Facilities Across All Regions

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah has disclosed the government is set to build 10 multipurpose youth centre and 15 sporting facilities with the aim of also renovating the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex.

The Member of Parliament for the people of Atwima Mponua constituency made this known during the Stakeholders Forum which was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports at the Accra International Conference Centre as part of efforts to establish the National Sports Development Fund on Thursday.

Speaking during the Forum, he said, “The Ministry for Youth and Sports will transform the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex and will build 10 Multi-purpose Youth Centers nationwide with sporting facilities for over 15 sports”.

The Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, formerly known as the Kaneshie Sports Complex has a football pitch and courts for basketball, handball and tennis was built in the 1970s but over the years various government have failed to upgrade sports complex.

However, Mr Asiamah insisted things will be different this time around.

“The Sports Fund when established will also help facilitate growth and development of the sports industry in the country.

“In addition, the funds will be used to train the necessary sports personnel and support the cash award scheme for the purpose of enhancing competitiveness among the country’s sportsmen and women.” He added.