The Chief Executive Officer for Coastal Development Authority (CODA), Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib has commissioned an ultra-modern world class standard Astroturf football pitch at Mamprobi Girls school in Ablekuma South Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.
He was joined by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma South Constituency, Hon. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije and the Mamprobi Mantse, Nii Ashaley Asiku II.
The Astroturf after former Ghanaian player Stephen Appiah as an appreciation for being a product of the old pitch.
In a short address, the Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Development Authority, Lawyer Jerry Ahmed revealed that, the Astroturf project is one of the government’s projects under the Infrastructure Poverty Alleviation Program.
He stated that, the Astroturf would not only be used as a football pitch but also, can be served in a multipurpose manner such as festivals, weddings and other social activities.
He called for a regular maintenance on the pitch in other to preserve for the future generation.
On his part, the MP for Ablekuma South Constituency, Hon. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije commended President Akufo Addo for appointing Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib from the Constituency as the CEO for Coastal Development Authority.
To him, politics is all about development, and commended Lawyer Ahmed for the effort made in bringing the Astroturf football pitch to promote sports in the Constituency.
The Astroturf was constructed by Blaze Investment Company Limited who have assured their commitment to embark on regular maintenance on the pitch when the need arises.
