Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to using sports and recreation as a strategic tool for national development, describing the sector as critical to economic growth, social cohesion and public wellbeing.
The Vice President made the remarks during a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, where she highlighted the vital role of sports and recreation in Ghana’s development and praised ongoing reforms within the sector.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang used the visit to receive briefings on current initiatives and progress within the Ministry, reaffirming her commitment to fostering a thriving sports ecosystem in the country.
She commended the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, for what she described as “excellent leadership over the past year,” stressing that “service to humanity remains the core calling of public servants.”
The Vice President emphasised the importance of a proactive approach to addressing the needs of Ghanaians and pledged her personal support to the Ministry, particularly in ensuring the timely release of logistics and resources to facilitate its work.
Meanwhile, Minister Adams outlined a series of interventions undertaken by the Ministry, highlighting Ghana’s progress in sports safety, governance and funding.
He recalled that following the death of a football supporter, the Ministry suspended the Premier League, conducted safety audits and created a Sports Police Unit.
In boxing, the Ministry acted decisively after the death of boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju, overhauling boxing regulations and introducing national medical protocols.
Financially, the Minister revealed that the Ministry had cleared over US$904,000 in overdue salaries for Black Stars staff, while Parliament has passed the Ghana Sports Fund Bill to finance sports infrastructure and development.
The Vice President also celebrated the contribution of sports and recreation to Ghana’s economy, noting that the sector plays a significant role in national development.
Source: myxyzonline.com
