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Story By: Elizabeth Gyamfi Alhassan
Ghana’s sports sector is poised for a major overhaul, with the appointment of a new Governing Board for the National Sports Authority (NSA). The board, led by Chairman Dr. Fred Awaah, was officially inaugurated by Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, who emphasized the need for transformative reforms.
In his address, Hon. Adams stressed that Ghana’s sports has evolved beyond medals and competitions, focusing on economic value, social cohesion, job creation, and athlete welfare. He urged the board to drive bold structural reforms, update the 2016 Sports Act, and develop a comprehensive national sports policy.
“The NSA is the backbone of our sports ecosystem, and its strength is crucial to the sector’s progress,” Hon. Adams stated. The Minister pledged his support, emphasizing the board’s collective experience is vital to delivering impactful results.
The new board comprises 15 members, including Dr. Fred Awaah, Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, among others. Their task is to strengthen the NSA, promote inclusivity, and make Ghanaian sports more competitive and sustainable.
The appointment of the new board signifies a renewed commitment to transforming Ghanaian sports into a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable sector.
HERE ARE THE NAMES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD;
1. THE CHAIRMAN
DR. FRED AWAAH
2. MEMBER
MR. YAW AMPOFO ANKRAH
3. MEMBER
MR. FUSEINI BAWA
4. MEMBER
MR. SAMUEL DUKU SARFO
5. MEMBER
NANA ADWOA OWUSU-AMOH
6. MEMBER
MR. IS-HAKU AL-HASSAN
7. MEMBER
COL. RICHARD KOFI AKOTOH
8. MEMBER
DR. LUGUTERAH AUSTIN WONTEPAGA
9. MEMBER
MR.SAMSON DEEN
10. MEMBER
MR. RICHARD KOFI AKPOKAVIE
11. MEMBER
HAJIA SULEMANA ZENABU
12. MEMBER
ALHAJI IDRISU MUNTAWAKILU AHMED
13. MEMBER
PROF. EMMANUEL OSEI SARPONG
14. MEMBER
MS. THERESA OSAHENE
15. MEMBER
HAMILTON KWEKU NIXON
