The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has officially inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA), tasking members with leading a new era of strategic reform, stakeholder confidence and results-oriented administration across Ghana’s sports ecosystem.
Speaking at a brief inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Minister expressed strong confidence in the calibre and experience of the Board members, describing their appointment as a pivotal moment for sports governance in the country. He noted that expectations around sports administration are rapidly evolving and underscored the need for the NSA to adapt to modern demands.
According to Hon. Adams, the Authority must position itself to effectively respond to key priorities such as sustainable sports infrastructure management, athlete welfare, grassroots sports development, private sector investment and the adoption of digitised governance systems.
“This Board is not just here to fulfil a legal requirement. It is here to lead structural change and reposition the NSA as a performance-based institution that commands respect, drives results, and responds to the realities of a dynamic global sports industry,” the Minister stated.
He further highlighted the urgency of future-proofing the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934), fast-tracking the implementation of the forthcoming National Sports Policy, and adopting a whole-of-system approach to sports development. In this regard, he stressed the importance of embracing contemporary priorities such as commercialisation, gender and disability inclusion, data-driven decision-making, and strengthened international partnerships.
While assuring the Board of the Ministry’s full support, Hon. Adams was firm on the need for accountability and measurable outcomes.
“You have been appointed not just for what you have done, but for what you can now do collectively. This is a call to duty. As Minister, I will listen, I will engage, but I will also demand results,” he added.
The inauguration follows Cabinet’s approval of nominees to the NSA Governing Board in accordance with Section 4 of the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934), which mandates the establishment of a Governing Board to oversee the operations of the Authority and ensure efficiency in the administration of sports in Ghana.
The newly inaugurated Board is expected to work closely with key stakeholders to reposition the National Sports Authority as a modern, responsive and performance-driven institution capable of supporting Ghana’s long-term sports development agenda.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Monica Bukari
