Delegation from Department of Physical Education & Sport Studies Calls On Director General of National Sports Authority

Delegation from Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies with officials of National Sports Authority (PC: https: //sportsauthority.gov.gh/)

A delegation from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies (PESS) at the School of Education and Leadership, College of Education, led by the Head of Department, Dr. Austin Luguterah, has paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof. Peter Twumasi.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Luguterah underscored the need for close collaboration between the Department and the NSA in order to bridge the gap between academia and sports. He further advocated for better linkages between the appropriate industry players and stakeholders on this agenda.

Head of Department, Physical Education and  Sports Studies, Dr. Austin Luguterah interacting with Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof. Peter Twumasi (PC: https: //sportsauthority.gov.gh /)

Dr. Luguterah mentioned that the Department is spearheading an initiative geared towards implementing sports policies, training of coaches, referees and other technical and administrative officials as well as human resource development that will support research in sports development.

The Director General of NSA, Prof. Peter Twumasi, expressed his appreciation for the visit, adding that it was a step in the right direction. According to him, the initiative will not only provide a platform for sports men/women to fully develop their potentials but will equally advocate for policy makers to come on board to assist and fund this worthy cause.

Prof. Twumasi reiterate the commitment of His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the development of sport in the country, which he indicated was evident through the provision of multipurpose sports infrastructure nationwide.

He assured the PESS Team of the Authority’s willingness to open its facility for students to have practical sessions in order to sharpen their sporting talents as well as support sports programmes and research.

Dr. Austin Luguterah was accompanied by Dr. Emmanuel Assasie, Lecturer, Madam Vivian Dougblor, Part-time Lecturer and Mrs. Naa Ahenei Adjei, Senior Administrative Assistant (all of PESS).

Also in attendance was the Deputy Director General-Technical (NSA), Mr. Kwame Amponfi Jnr.