Beyond State Funding: NSA Inaugurates Deen-led team to power Ghana’s sports reset
Speaking at the official inauguration of the Authority’s five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee at the ESP Hotel Conference Room in Accra on Friday, 14 August 2026, Prof. Awaah described the occasion as a decisive turning point in the governance, strategic direction and financial sustainability of Ghanaian sport.
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially inaugurated a new team led by Samson Deen to revolutionize Ghana's sports sector. Prof. Fred Awaah, the NSA's Chairman, emphasized that traditional state funding alone is insufficient to achieve youth empowerment, modern sports infrastructure, and international athletic excellence.
The inauguration of the five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee marks a decisive shift in Ghana's sports administration. The committee aims to innovate, diversify revenue streams, and cultivate high-value partnerships with the private sector and international agencies. Prof. Awaah stressed that the committee's role is not merely ceremonial but a concrete step towards the NSA's Reset and Transformation Agenda.
The committee, chaired by Mr Deen, includes Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Hajia Zenabu Sulemana, Alhaji Mutawakilu Iddrisu, and Mavis Ekua Enyamah Kwainoe. Prof. Awaah urged the committee to approach their mandate as a national mission, focusing on aggressive partnership outreach, long-term financial sustainability, and transparent resource management.
He also commended Mr Deen and his team for their efforts in securing the inauguration venue and logistical support, highlighting their spirit of patriotism and selflessness. The committee is expected to prioritize grassroots participation, talent identification, and the creation of sustainable opportunities for athletes, communities, and sporting institutions.
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