accra: 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.
According to Ghana Web, 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. This agenda focuses on infrastructure, athlete development, youth empowerment, and improved sports administration. Speaking at the inauguration on July 14, 2026, NSA Board Chairman Dr. Fred Awaah highlighted that traditional state funding alone could no longer meet the growing demands of Ghanaian sports.
Dr. Awaah emphasized the need for innovative financing models, diversified revenue streams, and stronger partnerships with the private sector and international development agencies. These partnerships are crucial for supporting youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and sustained athletic excellence. "This inauguration is not a mere ceremonial gathering. It represents the concrete execution of our overarching research and transformation agenda," he stated.
The committee, formed following a resolution by the NSA Governing Board, will be tasked with driving partnership outreach, promoting financial sustainability, and ensuring transparency and accountability in resource management. It is chaired by Samson Deen, with Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as co-chairperson, and includes Hadia Zainab Suleimani, Alhaji Umutawotu Igbukis, and Mavis Ekuya Enyama Kwenu, who also serves as secretary.
Dr. Awaah urged the committee members to approach their mandate as more than an administrative responsibility, viewing it as an opportunity to create a lasting impact on Ghanaian sports. He challenged them to identify credible local and international partners and pursue high-value opportunities capable of delivering measurable results for athletes, sports federations, and communities. Partnerships should not be limited to financial contributions but should also provide technical expertise, equipment, infrastructure support, capacity building, and opportunities for Ghanaian athletes.
Chairman Samson Deen pledged to work with the committee members to deliver measurable results in support of the Reset Ghana Sports Agenda. He described the appointment as a call to action and a responsibility to help transform Ghanaian sport. "Our acceptance of this role is a call to action," Deen said, emphasizing the need for the committee to justify the confidence placed in its members.
Deen outlined the committee's mandate, which includes mobilising both financial and non-financial resources, establishing credible local and international partnerships, creating support avenues, and contributing to the rehabilitation and sustainable management of sports infrastructure. "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.
He stressed the importance of an inclusive and accountable approach in carrying out the committee's responsibilities. The committee plans to engage with corporate Ghana, development institutions, diplomatic missions, international sports organisations, communities, and the media to build partnerships that can provide meaningful support for sports development. Each partnership must have clear objectives, transparency, and measurable deliverables.
Deen highlighted the need to identify and develop sporting talent at the grassroots level, particularly through initiatives such as the Constituency Games. He envisioned every constituency becoming 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.