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LOC signs MOU with Accra Metropolitan Assembly
Accra, Nov 26, Ghanadot/GNA – The Local
Organising Committee (LOC) of the 26th MTN Ghana 2008 Africa
Cup of Nations has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) as part of its
efforts to host a successful tourney.
The ceremony which came off on Monday at the LOC Secretariat
seeks to position Accra as a worthy partner in the
organization of the biennial event.
Dr Kofi Amoah, Chairman of the LOC Board described the
partnership with the AMA as a very significant event to the
January 20 – February 10, 2008 championships as the nation’s
capital, Accra would be the main focus.
“All the participating teams and visitors will pass through
Accra to their respective bases. Accra will also host the
opening and closing ceremonies.”
Dr Amoah, who signed for the LOC explained that even though
the tournament will take place in four cities, Accra rises
above the other three and should be given serious attention
in certain areas, especially sanitation.
The LOC Board Chairman said sanitation has been a mantra for
his outfit and promised to strengthen ties with the AMA to
collectively and effectively tackle the problem.
Stanley Nii Agyiri Blankson, Chief Executive Officer of AMA
advised the LOC to conduct educational programmes to
sensitize the citizens on improving sanitation in the
capital to leave a lasting memory in the minds of the over
one million visitors.
He assured that his outfit will co-operate with the LOC and
the Accra Venue Organising Committee (AVOC) in their quest
to make the city tidy during the three-week long event.
The Mayor signed for the Assembly.
The LOC last July sealed similar partnership with the Chief
Executive Officers of Kumasi. Sekondi and Tamale Metroplis,
venues of the other Group matches.
GNA
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