NSA Inaugurates Five-Member Committee to Boost Sports Funding and Partnerships

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has inaugurated a five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee as part of efforts to strengthen funding, strategic partnerships, and sustainable financing for the development of Ghanaian sports.

The committee is expected to play a key role in mobilising financial and non-financial resources to support the implementation of the Reset Ghana Sports Agenda, with a focus on infrastructure, athlete development, youth empowerment, and improved sports administration.

State Funding Alone Insufficient – NSA Board Chairman

Speaking at the inauguration on July 14, 2026, NSA Board Chairman Dr Fred Awaah said traditional state funding alone could no longer meet the growing demands of Ghanaian sports. He called for innovative financing models, diversified revenue streams, and stronger partnerships with the private sector and international development agencies.

“This inauguration is not a mere ceremonial gathering. It represents the concrete execution of our overarching research and transformation agenda,” Dr Awaah said.

He said the NSA must explore new ways of financing sports development while reducing overreliance on government resources, adding that stronger collaboration with corporate Ghana, development partners, and other stakeholders would be critical to creating sustainable funding opportunities for the sector.

Committee Composition

The five-member committee, constituted following a resolution of the NSA Governing Board, is chaired by Samson Deen, with Yaw Ampofo Ankrah serving as co-chairperson. Other members are Hadia Zainab Suleimani, Alhaji Umutawotu Igbukis, and Mavis Ekuya Enyama Kwenu, who also serves as secretary.

Mandate and Responsibilities

The committee will be responsible for:

• Driving partnership outreach

• Promoting financial sustainability

• Ensuring transparency and accountability in resource management

Dr Awaah urged members to approach their mandate as more than an administrative responsibility, describing it as an opportunity to create a lasting impact on Ghanaian sports. He challenged the committee to identify credible local and international partners and pursue high-value opportunities capable of delivering measurable results for athletes, sports federations, and communities.

He stressed that partnerships should not be limited to financial contributions but should also provide technical expertise, equipment, infrastructure support, capacity building, and opportunities for Ghanaian athletes.

Dr Awaah further emphasised the importance of transparency in resource management, urging the committee to establish clear mechanisms for tracking partnerships and measuring their impact.

Deen Pledges Action

Chairman Samson Deen pledged to work with members to deliver measurable results in support of the Reset Ghana Sports Agenda. He described the appointment as a call to action, not a ceremonial role.

“Our mandate is not simply to raise money for sport. Our mandate is to build a credible system that connects talent, investment, partnerships, and national opportunity,” he said.

Deen added that the committee would adopt an inclusive and accountable approach, engaging corporate Ghana, development institutions, diplomatic missions, international sports organisations, communities, and the media to build meaningful partnerships.

“Resource mobilisation must move Ghanaian sport from emergency funding to strategic investment,” he said.

He also emphasised the need to identify and develop sporting talent at the grassroots level, particularly through initiatives such as the Constituency Games, adding that every constituency should become a talent-discovery hub, a centre of community pride, and a platform for opportunity.

The committee is expected to begin engagements with key stakeholders as it develops strategies to attract investment and partnerships into Ghanaian sports.