On Friday November 10th, 2023, the mayor of Tirana, Hon Erion Veliaj was accompanied by Ghana’s Ambassador to Turkey, Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Oduntun to call on the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif in Accra.
Receiving the delegation, the Hon Minister expressed his excitement for the visit and noted that he had seen what the city of Tirana is doing as far as Sports is concerned.
Hon. Ussif stated that the youth are the greatest resource any country could have especially when managed properly adding that Ghana has a very youthful population which needs to be harnessed.
He called for collaboration between the Ministry of youth and sports and the city of Tirana to develop talented youth of the respective countries for their mutual benefit.
The Minister used the opportunity to inform the mayor and his delegation about the upcoming African Games which would be hosted in Accra next year and called for his support to deliver a memorable Games.
On his part, the mayor also expressed his excitement for the collaboration and noted that there is a possibility of facilitating exchange programmes to further enhance their relationship.
The Mayor was also accompanied by the head of fire and rescue department of the municipality of Tirana, Mr. Shkëlqim Goxhaj and the head of territory control Municipal police of Tirana, Mr Toni Beni.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
