The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday, May 3, 2019 cut sod for work to begin on a multipurpose sports centre for the Six Garrison of the Ghana Armed Forces at Tamale in the Northern Region.
The centre is aimed at helping to maintain sound minds, health discipline and the welfare of personnel of Ghana Armed Forces.
According to Dr. Bawumia, the centre which is also the first of six such projects to be constructed for all Six Garrisons of the Ghana Armed Forces is in fulfilment of a promise made by the President of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in October 2018.
The project, which is being supported by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to the tune of GHc15 million, would among other things enhance sporting attributes of units within the six Garrison and promotes good esprit-de-corps among the units to enable them carry out their mandate of providing peace and security in the north and the country as a whole.
The edifice which is expected to be completed in 13 months, would boast among others of a FIFA standard size Football pitch, VIP box, Media box, Press room, sanitary facilities, a 400m Hockey pitch, IAAF Standard 8 lane running tracks round the field, a standard size lawn tennis court, a combined Volley ball and Basketball court, a multi-purpose hall (Gymnasium) for indoor games, two therapeutic/aromatic gardens, and offices.
Dr. Bawumia said during his speech that, the government is committed to sports development and very determined to revive Ghana sports at all levels and in all spheres to reclaim past glories and attain relevance in the global sporting fraternity.
After the sod-cutting exercise, the Vice President also handed over an ambulance to the officials of the Base Hospital to assist in delivery of medical services to the officers and military personnel of the six Garrison.
Photo Credit: Youth and Sports Ministry