Sports Minister Urges Bold Reforms at Inauguration of NSA Governing Board
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has officially inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA) in a ceremony, emphasising the urgent need for transformative reforms within Ghana’s sports sector.
In his remarks, he expressed gratitude to the board members for accepting the pivotal appointment at a time when Ghanaian sports are at a critical crossroads.
“Your presence here today is not just ceremonial; it signals your readiness to help reposition sports administration in Ghana,” he stated. “The expectations are high, and we must do better.”
The Minister stated that Ghana’s sports landscape has shifted from simply focusing on medals and competitions to broader issues like economic value, social cohesion, job creation, athlete welfare, infrastructure sustainability, and digitised governance.
“Ghana has talent, history, and passion, but also faces gaps, inefficiencies, and outdated structures,” he noted.
He emphasised the importance of the NSA as the backbone of the country’s sports ecosystem, responsible for facilities, athlete welfare, federation governance, grassroots development, and attracting private sector confidence.
“If the Authority is strong, the sector progresses; if it is weak, everything else struggles,” he said.
Acknowledging strides in restoring confidence and focus within the sector, Adams stressed the need for bold structural reforms, sharper policy alignment, and a performance-based governance approach.
He called on the new board to work with urgency, integrity, and purpose, undertaking difficult conversations and practical solutions to strengthen the NSA and the entire sports sector.
The Minister also underscored the need to review and update the 2016 Sports Act and to develop a comprehensive national sports policy that reflects emerging industry realities.
“Commercialisation, athlete protection, digital systems, gender equity, disability inclusion, infrastructure, and private investment are no longer optional; they are central to a modern sports system,” he stated.
Below is a list of Governing Board Members
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
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