Minister for Sports and Recreation designate, Kofi Adams, has assured Ghanaians of a renewed commitment to high standards in the maintenance of existing sports facilities in the country while also investing in new infrastructure to enhance sports development across the country.
Over the years, Ghana has faced challenges with the proper maintenance of key sporting venues, like the Accra Sports Stadium, Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Essipong Stadium, Tamale Stadium, and the Cape Coast Stadium.
In response to a question during his vetting, Kofi Adams emphasized the importance of a strong maintenance culture, stressing that sports facilities should not be left to deteriorate due to neglect.
“We are going to improve upon the maintenance culture. We are not going to let the facilities rot. We will ensure that the little resources will be used to maintain the various facilities and build new ones too,” he stated.
Poor maintenance has led to structural deterioration, impacting athlete performance and limiting the country’s ability to host international tournaments.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Benjamin Yamoah
