Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, has outlined a comprehensive vision for Ghana’s sports development, emphasizing the establishment of the Ghana School Sports Secretariat as a cornerstone of his strategy. Speaking about his broad sports development vision, Dr. Bawumia expressed his government’s commitment to creating the secretariat, an agency under the sports ministry, in collaboration with entities like the GES and sports federations.

In a bid to position Ghana as an emerging sports hub in Africa, Dr. Bawumia announced plans for school-level collaborations with international sports bodies such as the NBA and NFL. Drawing attention to past successful engagements, he highlighted the hosting of the first-ever NFL Flag Football in Africa and the subsequent participation of Ghanaian youths in a global NFL tournament.

Identifying inadequate funding as a major obstacle to Ghana’s sports development, Dr. Bawumia asserted a shift towards a modern and sustainable funding model under his government. He pledged a major focus on policies, tax adjustments, and incentives to attract increased private and public investment. The emphasis will be on creating incentives for corporate sponsorship to support national teams across various sports, alleviating financial pressure on the government and allowing redirected support to other sports disciplines.

In summary, Dr. Bawumia’s sports development vision encompasses the establishment of the Ghana School Sports Secretariat, collaborations with international sports bodies, and a shift towards a sustainable funding model to unlock the full potential of sports in Ghana.