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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and flagbearer of the NPP, has announced plans for a substantial shift in sports funding to propel Ghana towards modern sports development.<\/p>\n
During his address on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, unveiling his vision for Ghana, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the need for a fundamental transformation in sports financing, citing inadequate and unsustainable funding as a significant barrier to Ghana\u2019s sporting potential.<\/p>\n
\u201cSports is a multi-million dollar industry and an enabler for the youth,\u201d Dr. Bawumia said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, we have not realized our full sports potential, and we cannot maximize the full potential of Ghana sports, with the same funding module we have operated with since independence.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his bid to revitalize Ghana\u2019s sports sector, Dr. Bawumia pledged to implement policies and incentives aimed at bolstering both private and public investment in sports.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy government will therefore, prioritise the creation of incentives for corporate sponsorship as a sustainable module of financing sports development and promotion for our national teams, including football, athletics and boxing at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Bawumia also outlined plans to channel increased funding towards grassroots sports development, highlighting the creation of the School Sports Secretariat as a pivotal initiative.<\/p>\n
This agency, operating under the auspices of the Ministry responsible for Sports in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service and sports federations, will drive grassroots sports initiatives within schools.<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>footballghana.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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