By: Jeremiah Nutsugah
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned the state-of-the-art Koforidua Sports Stadium also referred to as the Youth Resource Centre.
This is the first of ten such stadia with ancillary facilities being constructed across the country, in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, a space for talent development of the youth in the area.
According to the President, the 5,000- seater capacity Koforidua stadium is the first of ten stadia with auxiliary facilities being constructed across the country and will be handed over for use and five more of such identical projects in Wa in the Upper West Region, Ho in the Volta Region, Axim in the Western Region, Dormaa in the Bono Region as well as Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Central Region.
He stated that, the stadia is envisioned as safe spaces for youth congregation and recreation, offering a diverse array of services, including state-of-the-art sports infrastructure, counseling centres, entrepreneurship hubs, and additional amenities that cater to the multifaceted opportunities presented to our youth.
“I need you to keep in mind that this is not merely a structure; it represents a commitment to creating an environment where our youth can thrive, develop essential skills, and contribute meaningfully to our national development agenda. It is a facility that proves the commitment of the ruling New Patriotic Party to retaining talents, and raising them to compete on an international level,” he stated.
He emphasized that, “this significant achievement is a testament to our dedication to fostering sports excellence, empowering the youth, and creating avenues for skills development.”
Talking about the challenges facing the other four which is, Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region, Navrongo in the Upper East Region, Yendi in the Northern Region, and Nyinahini in the Ashanti Region, he urged the finance Minister in accordance with Act 939 of the constitution, that the Ministry of Finance and the District Assembly Common Fund to allocate the necessary funds to the National Youth Authority to ensure the timely completion of the remaining four stadia with auxiliary facilities.