Sports News of Monday, 13 May 2019Source: Ministry of Youth and SportsGovernment, IMF, accommodation facility for Kayayei in the OffingThe facility when completed for the Kayayei will help them to learn skills as wellThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Youth and Sports are set to build an ultra-modern accommodation facility for female head porters in Accra. This was discussed when the IMF country representative to Ghana, Dr Albert Touna Mama, paid a courtesy call on the deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. The IMF local office in Ghana has therefore decided to build a center in Accra for female head porters especially when the IMF boss met and interacted with traders in Agbogbloshie market and Kayayei during her visit to Ghana. The facility when completed will not only provide accommodation to Kayayei but also help them to learn a skill so they can move out of the streets permanently. Present at the meeting was the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Mr. Emmanuel Sin-nyet Asigri and Chief Director of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Frank Quist.

Source: GhanaWeb May 13, 2019 11:48 UTC