Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, cut sod for the construction of a modern sports complex Monday morning in Gambaga in the North East Region.
The project is aimed at providing modern sports facilities for the youth of Gambaga and its environs, as well as serving as a social centre for the entire community.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, which was attended by scores of excited youth, Dr. Bawumia said the Gambaga Sports Complex, when completed, will particularly help the youth to showcase their talents in sports and also offer teams a decent playing field.
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The contractor for the project, Wembley Sports, has promised to complete the project, which is being funded by Ghana Gas, in five months.
Facilities will include a 1000-seater stand, a VIP area, washrooms for teams and spectators, changing rooms, and office complexes, among others.
A couple of months ago, Dr. Bawumia commissioned a sports complex, named Naa Sheriga Sports Complex, which he personally built in Nelerigu for the community and its environs.
The Akufo-Addo government has built over 150 astroturfs across the country, since assuming office in 2017, a clear departure from the situation it inherited, as Ghana had only two public astroturfs in Ghana prior to 2017.
The Gambaga Sports Complex will be the second astroturf and sports complex constructed by the government in the North East Region after a similar one was constructed in Walewale 4 years ago.
