President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 27 commissioned the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre in the Eastern Region.
The 5,000-capacity multipurpose sports centre is part of ten youth resource centres being built across the country under the current government.
The edifice constructed by Novaco Limited comprises a FIFA-standard football pitch, a nine-lane athletic track, and versatile courts for tennis, basketball, handball, and volleyball.
The facility also includes a modern gymnasium, counseling centre, information technology hub, entrepreneurship centre, and a contemporary restaurant, providing a holistic environment for physical and intellectual development.
The colorful event was graced by dignitaries including the Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif, Eastern Regional Minister Seth Acheampong, GFA President Kurt Okraku, NSA chairman Prof. Peter Twumasi, NYA CEO Pius Henam Hadzide and the Juaben Traditional council led by Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III.
Akufo Addo speaking at the event said: “These facilities are envisaged as safe spaces for youth congregation and recreation, offering a diverse array of services, including state-of-the-art sports infrastructure, counseling centers, entrepreneurship hubs, and additional amenities that cater to the multifaceted opportunities presented to our youth”. “These projects hold immense potential”.
“This significant achievement is a testament to our dedication to fostering sports excellence, empowering the youth, and creating avenues for skills developed.”
President Akufo-Addo also revealed that the resource centres in Wa, Ho, Dormaa, and Dunkwa Offin will be commissioned for public use soon.
