Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has paid glowing tribute to former President John Agyekum Kufuor for starting the construction of the University of Ghana Stadium, which was commissioned last Friday.
The Kufuor government started the construction of the stadium in 2007, but after leaving office, the subsequent NDC governments of late Atta Mills and Mahama abandoned the project for 8 years.
As part of infrastructure to host the 13th African Games in Ghana, the Akufo-Addo government resumed construction, and expanded it into a standard, multi-purpose facility with mundo athletics, as well as a standard warm-up athletics tracks beside the stadium.
Speaking at the commissioning of the stadium on Friday, March 1, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the immense contribution of President John Kufuor’s government, and other stakeholders.
“I am particularly excited about the completion of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, with added facilities, due to its chequered history. As we all know, the construction of this stadium started under the Government of His Excellency President J. A. Kufuor over 15 years ago,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“However, the construction of this stadium was completely abandoned by successive governments, until our government assumed office and decided to resume construction and the result is the beautiful edifice we are commissiong.
“I would like to thank former President Kufuor, for his vision to build a stadium for University of Ghana, the GETFUND for providing the initial funding, to the University of Ghana and to all those who have played various roles to ensure the completion of the stadium.”
Dr. Bawumia added that as the University of Ghana celebrates its landmark 75th Anniversary, “there could not have been a more fitting monument for the Anniversary”.
“This has come at the right time; to host the African Games and also as a befitting legacy to the University and its community,” the Vice President added.
