Ministry of Youth and Sports (Ghana)

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Ministry of Youth and Sports
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Agency overview
Formed1957
Jurisdiction Republic of Ghana
Headquarters Accra, Ghana
Minister responsible
Website moys.gov.gh

The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ghana is the government agency responsible for youth empowerment and sports development. [1]

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Mandate

Adhering to the provisions outlined in Sections 11 and 13 of the Civil Service Law of 1993 (PNDCL 327), the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been entrusted, under Executive Instrument (EI) 28 of 2017, with the responsibility of instigating and shaping policies related to Youth and Sports. Moreover, the ministry is charged with the task of overseeing the coordination, assessment of operational efficacy, and appraisal of the sector's effectiveness. All these efforts are geared towards the attainment of objectives such as national unity and garnering international acknowledgment.

Mission

The core purpose of the Ministry of Youth and Sports is to offer proficient guidance in the creation, coordination, execution, surveillance, and assessment of policies concerning the development of Youth and Sports. Additionally, the ministry aims to facilitate increased engagement between the public and private sectors, fostering collaboration for both national and international integration.

Agencies under the Ministry

The mandate of the National Sports Council is to function as an umbrella organization under which various sports associations operate. It was formed in 1976. The council develops, organizes and manages competitive and non-competitive sports to promote national cohesion and professionalism in various Ghanaian activities. The National Youth Council is a government agency established in 1974 to organize and promote youth development programmes in the country. [2]

National Sports Authority

On July 19, 1997, the Ghanaian government introduced the "Sports For All" policy to encourage widespread public involvement in sports, aiming to promote holistic physical, mental, spiritual, social, and cultural development among citizens.

Dr. Honorius Akpeere imported this concept from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and introduced it to Ghana in 1977. While various sporting disciplines were traditionally managed by Sporting Clubs, Cooperatives, and Trade Unions, the "Sports For All" discipline aimed to engage all segments of society, with a focus on development rather than competitive excellence.

This policy's significance lies in fostering comprehensive development and unity among Ghanaians, transcending physical, mental, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural dimensions. Unlike disciplines striving for Olympic-level excellence, "Sports For All" doesn't emphasize rankings. Instead, it serves as the foundation from which other disciplines evolve into sports aimed at achieving excellence on the Olympic stage and in international championships. [3]

National Youth Authority

Established in 1974 through NRDC 241, the National Youth Authority (NYA) is a Statutory Public Organization tasked with coordinating and facilitating youth empowerment initiatives in Ghana to foster holistic youth development.

Originally known as the National Youth Council (NYC), the Authority underwent transformations. In 1981, it became the "National Youth Organizing Commission" with a focus on creating the "Democratic Youth League of Ghana (DYLG)." Following the advent of constitutional rule in 1992, it reverted to being the "Council."

A statutory law revision under the laws of Ghana (Revised Edition) Act, 1998 (Act 562) resulted in the current name, the "National Youth Authority." Its role is to promote and oversee activities for empowering Ghanaian youth for comprehensive development. [4]

National Sports College

The National Sports College was built in 1984 in Winneba in the Central region. The college was established by the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) government to promote various sporting disciplines to international levels. At the college's establishment Ghanaian sportsmen were not performing as expected at international competitions. [2] A reason for the college's establishment was to improve the competitiveness of sportsmen in the country. The function of the college is to train and re-train the country's technical and human resource in various sporting disciplines. [2]

Management Team

List of ministers

MinisterPeriod
E. R. K. Dwomon1978 – 1979
Thomas G. Abilla1979 – 1981
Nii Anyitey Kwakwranya1981 – 1982
Zaya Yebo1982 – 1983
Amarkai Amarteifio 1983 – 1986
Ato Austin1986 – 1988
Kwame Saarah-Mensah 1988 – 1991
Arnold Quainoo 1991 – 1993
E. T. Mensah 24/4/1993 – 6/1/2001
Mallam A.Y Isa14/2/2001 – 14/3/2001
Papa Owusu-Ankomah 1/8/2001 – 16/10/2001
E. Osei Kweku13/11/2001 – 17/4/2003
Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu 17/4/2003 – 3/2/2005
Yaw Osafo-Maafo 3/2/2005 – 8/5/2006
Papa Owusu-Ankomah 8/5/2006 – 6/8/2007
Dominic Fobih6/8/2007 – 6/1/2009
Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka [5] 13/2/2009 – 9/6/2009
Rashid Pelpuo [6] 16/7/2009 – 31/8/2009
Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo 1/9/2009 – 25/1/2010
Akua Sena Dansua 11/2/2010 – 4/1/2011
Clement Kofi Humado 14/2/2011 – 31/1/2013
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah 14/2/2013 – 8/7/2014
Mahama Ayariga 8/7/2014 – 14/3/2015
Mustapha Ahmed 14/3/2015 –18/1/2016
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye 19/1/2016 – 6/1/2017
Isaac Kwame Asiamah 02/2017– 6/1/2021
Mustapha Ussif [7] [8] [9] 03/ 2021–

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