Kofi Adams outlines major reforms to transform Ghana’s sports sector

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and youth development in Ghana’s sports sector.

Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament today, Mr. Adams said the Ministry had set up a Fixed Asset Coordinating Unit within the National Sports Authority (NSA) to properly assess and manage the value of national sports infrastructure.

The move, he explained, is meant to boost revenue generation and ensure accountability in the management of state-owned sports facilities.

The Minister revealed plans to introduce an e-ticketing system across all stadiums and sporting events in the country.

According to him, this initiative will make event management more transparent, efficient, and secure.

Mr. Adams further disclosed that the Ministry is in the final stages of completing a new National Sports Policy, which for the first time will fully integrate recreation into Ghana’s national development agenda.

The policy, he said, is expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2026.

Another key announcement was the creation of a School Sports Agency, which he described as a “critical structure to drive talent discovery, youth engagement, and athlete development from the ground up.”

He said the agency will serve as the foundation for grooming Ghana’s future champions.

Mr. Adams assured Parliament that the Ministry remains committed to building a modern, inclusive, and accountable sports and recreation ecosystem that delivers value, opportunity, and national pride.

By: Jacob Aggrey