The Mineral Commission Ghana has cut sod for the construction of a GHC10 million ultra-modern sports complex at Kenyasi, capital of Asutifi North District in Ahafo Region.
The ultra-modern sports complex, with other sporting facilities like tartan tracks among others, is expected to be completed in the next six (6) months.
The Board Chairman of the Minerals Commission, Sampson Kwaku Boafo, in his address commended the chiefs for securing land for the project.
He stated that as the Board Chairman, he is mandated to make sure that all communities where mining firms are located in the country are supported to improve upon the living standards of the people.
The Board Chairman, popularly called S.K. Boafo, urged chiefs and other opinion leaders to have the best of rapport with the gold mining company in order to have legacy projects to uplift the development status of the district.
He said the commission has made the funds (GHC10m) available and that the contractor has no excuse to delay the construction.
“You’ll be forever remembered for having this legacy project during your tenure”, S.K. Boafo told the chiefs, Member of Parliament and District Chief Executive.
The chief of Kenyasi No.1 Traditional Council, Nana Osei Kofi Abiri II, on behalf of other chiefs expressed gratitude to the President of the Republic and the Minerals Commission for putting up such a landmark project for the people of Asutifi North District and Ahafo in general.
He further said with the presence of the ultra-modern sports complex, talents will be identified and nurtured for the country’s benefit.
Nana Osei Kofi Abiri II appealed to the contractor to avoid engaging in shoddy work and he should ensure that there is value for money. He again urged all to come together to support the contractor to execute the project within the stipulated time.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi North, Anthony Mensah, also thanked the chiefs for assisting the district with land for the construction of the project, under the auspices of the Minerals Commission of Ghana.
He disclosed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has decided to ensure that all mining companies build legacy projects at communities where they operate to enhance the development of the people.
According to him, the President has noticed that residents of most mining communities in the country lack the needed development from the mining companies which is unacceptable.
“The NPP government has put up measures to have legacy projects for communities where mining firms operate, just like what you’re seeing today ” the DCE told the people present.
He assured the Mineral Commission of monitoring the construction exercise.
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