Accra, June 17, GNA - Mr Kweku Attafuah, a Special Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has been appointed as a member of the CAN 2008 Ghana Bid Committee.

The Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Mr Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu on behalf of the President, Mr John Agyekum Kufuor announced the appointment on Thursday.

In a letter signed by the Minister stated that the President who is the Chief Patron of the Committee expect that the new appointee will bring his skills and enthusiasm to bear on the work of the Committee. Mr Attafuah's appointment takes effect from June 15, 2004.