Ghana earmarks GH¢600m for construction of 10 regional stadia
The government of Ghana has allocated GH¢600 million towards the construction of 10 multipurpose regional stadia as part of efforts to improve sports infrastructure and grassroots development across the country. The allocation was announced by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on […]
The Ghanaian government has set aside GH¢600 million for the construction of 10 multipurpose regional stadia, as part of its commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure and grassroots development throughout the country. This allocation was unveiled by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on November 12. The funds represent a portion of the GH¢782 million earmarked for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for the 2027 fiscal year.
The proposed stadia will be distributed among seven regions, each receiving a 5,000-capacity venue: Western North, North East, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East, and Oti. The Savannah and Bono regions are slated to receive larger facilities, with 10,000-seater stadiums. The Volta Region will get a 12,000-capacity multipurpose stadium.
Dr Forson explained that the GH¢600 million allocated will facilitate the construction of these stadia, providing enhanced sporting opportunities and promoting grassroots development. These facilities are intended to support school competitions, talent identification, athlete training, and progression. The stadium projects are part of the government's broader sports development agenda, which also includes finalizing the National Sports Policy, strengthening grassroots sports, and establishing regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159).
While GH¢600 million has been allocated for stadium construction, the government has not yet provided details on construction timelines, chosen contractors, specific project locations, or implementation arrangements. The remaining GH¢182 million within the Ministry's GH¢782 million allocation remains unallocated, with its purpose yet to be specified.
As the government moves forward with the projects, it is expected that their implementation will be closely monitored by stakeholders in the sports sector, ensuring the facilities reach areas beyond the major urban centers.
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