The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has dolled out free advice to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama to classify sports funding and strategy formulation as part of his administration’s universal plan for economic upswing and national development.
In a statement signed by SWAG President Kwabena Yeboah to congratulate Mahama, the association underscored the areas that need immediate attention, which includes funding for sports, grassroots development, and creating employment opportunities within the sector.
"SWAG urges the President-Elect to increase funding for sports development, develop a comprehensive sports policy, support grassroots sports development, create sports employment and make the sports sector a major part of the economy," a part of the congratulatory statement said.
Kwabena Yeboah provided a careful explanation that, "This vision has the potential to unlock the vast talents of Ghanaian youth, promote national unity, and generate significant revenue for the country."
The association highlighted that such attempts could open the vast talents of Ghanaian youth, foster national unity, and generate significant revenue for the nation.
Recognizing Mr Mahama’s pre-election meetings he had with major sports stakeholders, including SWAG, the statement described his commitment as a positive step towards transforming the sports landscape in Ghana.
SWAG reiterated its commitment to working with the President-Elect to ensure that Ghana’s sports sector earns the attention and investment it merits.
By: Pascal Amoah
