The Deputy Minister Of Youth and Sports Hon. Vincent Oppong Asamoah has told parliament about the plans of the ministry in entering into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), for the rehabilitation of the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Accra Sports Stadium which is also known as the Ohene Djan sports stadium was rebuilt, upgraded and modernized to meet FIFA standards. Work on the stadium was completed in October 2007 and the stadium hosted some of the 2008 African Cup of Nations matches including the finals of the competition which was won by Egypt.
The stadium which is has not seen rehabilitation since its refurbishment is gradually wearing down and an estimated cost of GH¢12 million is needed to fix state the owned stadium the Deputy Minister said.
He further emphasized how improving the infrastructure at the stadium is a major priority of his Ministry but the main problem has been the allocation of the funds to project.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has contracted a private firm to undertake the project but the financial details of the project has not been stipulated, the Honorable Minister added.
Accra Sports Stadium To Be Rehabilitated
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