National Youth Authority
The National Youth Authority has undergone several transformations since its establishment as National Youth Council by (NRCD) 241, 1974. In 1982, by administrative directive the Council was transformed into the National Youth Organising Commission (NYOC) with the focus on organization of mass National Youth Movement called the Democratic Youth League of Ghana (DYLG). It reverted to a council at the early stages of the operationalization of the 1992 Constitution. However, there had not been substantive law until 2016 when the National Youth Authority Act 2016, (Act 939) was passed and accented to on 30th December, 2016.
The Act 939 mandates the Authority to:
(a) formulate policies and implement programmes that will promote in the youth:
(i) a sense of creativity, self-reliance, leadership, loyalty to the country, discipline and civic responsibility; and
(ii) a sense of friendship and co-operation through exchange of ideas with recognised youth organisations in other countries in Africa and the world;
(b) develop the capacity of the youth to participate in decision making at all levels;
(c) establish and supervise youth leadership and skills training institutes; and
(d) in collaboration with the Ghana Youth Federation, organise annual youth conferences at the national, regional and district levels.
National Sports Authority
The National Sports Authority (NSA) started as Gold Coast Amateur Sports Council, which was created by the enactment of ordinance 14, 1952. By the enactment, sporting activities in the then Gold Coast were brought under one controlling body for the development and promotion of amateur sports.
On 1st July 1960, central Organization of sports (COS) was established through a presidential pronouncement to replace Ordinance 14, 1952, which was named Sports Council of Ghana.
In 1974, the Sports Council of Ghana was re-designated National Sports Council (NSC) under the NRCD 254. In 1976, NRCD 254 was repealed and replaced with SMCD 54 and LI 1088.
In 16th December 2016, the Sports Act (Act 934) was assented to establish the National Sports Authority (NSA) to promote and encourage the organization and development of, mass participation in sports.
Organogram (Regional)
Vision
A unique workplace of sports excellence, Propelling Ghana to high international recognition, national cohesion and enhancing health-fitness
Mission
The National Sports Authority (NSA) exists to develop, organize, promote and manage competitive and social sports with the view to promoting health, recreation, national cohesion and professionalism that ensures sustainable wealth creation, vigorous infrastructure development which leads to sports excellence and international recognition.
Functions of the Authority
The function of the Authority includes; the Authority shall
(a) With the private sector and other agencies, organize and support citizens to participate in sports at district, regional, national and international levels.
(b). facilitate the organisation of national games.
(c). issue licenses in respect of matters relating to sports.
(d). encourage citizens to participate in sporting activities.
(e). advise the Minister on matters in relation to the promotion and development of sports.
(f). ensure the development, establishment and management of public sporting facilities in the region,
(g). encourage the private sector in the development and management of sports facilities in the country;
(h) In collaboration with the Ministry, ensure
i. the provision of funds for the purpose of managing regional teams;
ii. the submission of proposals on matter relating to the development and
maintenance of teams.
iii. transparency and accountability in the development and management of regional
teams; that all moneys received by way of sponsorship, gifts and any other benefits
for national teams are properly accounted for and
iv. the organization of annual sports congress to review sports development for the
period and map out strategies for sports development for the future;