On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the State of Qatar officially handed over various equipment to the Ministry of Youth and Sports at the MOYS conference room.
This donation is part of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Legacy project and serves as recognition for Ghana’s successful organization and hosting of the recently concluded 13th African Games.
During the presentation, Mohammed Hamad Al Marri, the Charge d’affaires of the Qatari Embassy in Accra, spoke on behalf of the Ambassador of Qatar to Ghana.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening the ties between Qatar and Ghana and expressed his desire to continue fostering excellent cooperation between the two nations.
Al Marri highlighted Qatar’s strong interest in sports and other sectors, noting that sports extend beyond national borders and play a crucial role in national, regional, and international development.
He reiterated Qatar’s commitment to sharing equipment and facilities used during the 2022 FIFA World Cup with friendly nations like Ghana, to help develop sports infrastructure, particularly in light of Ghana’s recent hosting of the African Games.
He congratulated Ghana on successfully hosting the African Games and expressed hopes for continued progress and prosperity for the Ghanaian people, along with increased cooperation in sports development.
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, accepted the equipment on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He expressed profound gratitude to the Emir of Qatar, the Qatari Minister of Culture and Sports, and the Qatari Ambassador in Accra for their generous support, which was instrumental in the successful organization of the 13th African Games.
Ussif noted that Qatar was the sole country to provide support for the event.
He emphasized the long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship between Ghana and Qatar, stating that this donation reflects the strong bond between the two countries.
The Minister also mentioned that he had submitted a proposal to Qatar to enhance cooperation between the two nations and to establish the Ghana-Qatar legacy project, aimed at improving Ghana’s sports infrastructure.
The donated equipment included Samsung mobile phones, HP laptops, media working tables, office desks, swivel chairs, and task chairs.
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