NSA instates Resource Mobilisation C’ttee to drive sports devt

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has introduced a five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee (RMPC) to bolster funding, strategic alliances, and sustainable financing options for sports development in Ghana. The RMPC, chaired by African Paralympic Committee (APC) President Mr Samson Deen, will replace reliance on unpredictable state budgets and emergency funding drives with a new funding scheme for the National Sports Revival and Podium Investment Programme.

This programme aims to establish a comprehensive support framework for infrastructure development, grassroots talent identification, elite athlete preparation, coaching education, sports science, and anti-doping initiatives. The committee will also forge partnerships with government agencies, private businesses, media organizations, and international development bodies, while implementing modern administrative practices for transparent and accountable resource management.

Inaugurating the committee, NSA Chairman Dr Fred Awaah urged the group to excel in fulfilling their mandate by fostering aggressive partnership outreach and ensuring fiscal transparency. Mr Deen thanked the board for their confidence and pledged their dedication to elevating Ghanaian sports, including the introduction of the 'Constituency Games' – a community-driven talent discovery initiative aimed at identifying athletes through local competitions, paving the way for regional and national events, and ultimately integrating into elite national and international development programs.