A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Sunday, October 8, 2023, for the construction of an Astro Turf facility at the University. This facility, the first of its kind in the Ho Municipality, is sponsored by the Ghana Gas Company as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
The project was secured through the efforts of various stakeholders, including the Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Divine Bosson, Togbe Afede XIV, Madam Delphine Dogbegah, a Board Member of Ghana Gas, and the University Management.
Phase one of the project, situated near the University’s basketball and volleyball courts in front of Adaklu Hall, will feature a standard FIFA pitch, fencing, and floodlights to support sporting activities at night.
Hon. Divine Bosson, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, expressed gratitude to Ghana Gas for their commitment to providing a state-of-the-art AstroTurf to the city of Ho. He emphasized its potential contribution to the development of football talent in the Volta Region and the entire nation of Ghana. According to him, football is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but the region lacks the necessary facilities and expertise to nurture talents. He assured continued support from his office to create a lasting impact in the region.
Furthermore, Hon. Divine Bosson highlighted that the sod-cutting ceremony symbolizes the government’s dedication, under the leadership of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to enhancing sports infrastructure in the region.
Francis Augustus Badu, a manager at the CSR Department of Ghana Gas, assured everyone of Ghana Gas’ commitment to ensuring the completion of the sports infrastructure, reiterating that the proceeds from the country’s natural resources would be shared nationwide by the government, focusing on sports, education, health, water, and sanitation. He commended Togbe Afede XIV, Delphine Dogbegah, a Board Member of Ghana Gas, and the University Management for pushing for the project.
Prof. Ben Q. Hoenyenuga, the Vice Chancellor, expressed appreciation to Ghana Gas for the generous gesture. He assured full support from the University’s Management to ensure that the contractor, Landwind Company Ltd, an indigenous Ghanaian construction firm, completes the project within the stipulated six months.