Abedi Pele appointed to new Ministerial Advisory Board on sports development

Abedi Ayew Pele has been named to a newly established Ministerial Advisory Board formed to guide national sports policy and development.

The nine-member body was introduced on Tuesday by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams. It brings together senior government officials, private-sector leaders and civil society representatives.

The board comprises: • Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), Minister for Sports and Recreation, Chair • Mrs Wilhelmina Asamoah, Chief Director, Ministry of Sports and Recreation • Amb. Alexander Grant Ntrakwa, Head of Delivery, Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Mr Stephen Kwaku Owusu, Technical Advisor, Ministry of Education • Ms Amerley Nuno-Amarteifio, Director of Legal, Ministry of Finance • Mr Cleanse Tsonam Akpeloo, CEO of Suku Technologies and AGI representative • COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General, CID • Mr Abedi Ayew Pele, former Black Stars captain • Mr Michael Esuon, Director of Finance and Administration, Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Secretary

The Minister noted that the advisory board will operate as a working group dedicated to offering strategic direction in youth development, governance, accountability and inclusive sports advancement across the country.

He further revealed that the Sports Development Fund is nearing completion and will soon be presented to Parliament. The fund aims to provide long-term financing for infrastructure projects and grassroots initiatives.

Mr Adams expressed confidence in the board’s blend of expertise and urged members to deliver practical proposals that will support Ghana’s goal of becoming a continental force in sports and recreation.