President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled the design of the national cathedral to mark the 61st anniversary of the country.

Nana Akufo-Addo unveiled the design in the early hours of Tuesday 6 March, Independence Day at the Accra International Conference Center.

The project, when completed, will serve as a national place of worship and a place to hold important religious ceremonies.

Mr Akufo-Addo expressed optimism that the facility would be used for the purposes of which it was provided.

The president cut the sod for the commencement of work on the national cathedral 6 March 2017.

Ghana is 61 years today after gaining independence on 6th March 1957.

Independence Day parade will be held across the country with students and security personnel displaying their marching skills while saluting the national flag.