SONA 2018: Government to pursue the development of sports in Ghana

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated that his government will focus on the development of Ghana Sports in the State of the Nation Address read in Parliament on Thursday, February 8th.

He stated that the government is keen on passing the proposed National Youth and Sports Act and also focus on improving the nature of sports in the country.

"This year, we will continue the process of passing the Legislative Instruments of the National Youth and Sports Act,"

"We will pursue the enactment of the draft National Sports College Bill, and create a Sports Fund to improve sports development in the country." the President stated.

The NPP prior to the 2016 elections promised to give sports a facelift in Ghana and have begun a major part of that as they have pumped GH¢ 12.5m in renovating the Accra Sports Stadium. Read Full Story