Mahama to reconsider National Cathedral Funding

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has announced that the budget allocated for the construction of the National Cathedral will be reassessed to determine a more feasible and reasonable amount for the project’s completion.

President Mahama made this announcement while delivering an address at the Christian National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service, held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Sunday, January 12

According to him, the estimated $400 million required for the project is excessive. He pointed out that a similar project, the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, was constructed at a significantly lower cost of $30 million.

“I am informed that the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, which serves all Christian denominations in Nigeria, was built at a cost of $30 million. I believe we can achieve this project at a much more reasonable figure, and together, we can raise the necessary funds,” he said.

The president emphasized that with a revised and reasonable budget, he is confident that the entire nation can come together to support and build the National Cathedral.