Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Norgbey has lamented the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
According to Ernest Norgbey, the GH¢65 million allocated to the Sports Ministry by the Ministry of Finance is woefully inadequate and cannot cater for the needs of sports.
The Member of Parliament for the Ashaiman constituency lamented that lesser-known sports would struggle to access funding, especially considering the significant financial investment often directed toward the Black Stars.
“As the chairman of the committee, what I’m not happy with is the GH¢65 million allocated to the Sports Ministry as a whole. While the funds allocated to the Black Stars, the national under-20 and under-23 teams, and the lesser-known sports are important, my concern is the total amount given to the Ministry, which is woefully inadequate.”
He urged the government to prioritize sports by giving the Sports Ministry adequate funding.
“I believe that sports bring us together; it unites us. Regardless of the situation, we need to allocate a substantial budget to that Ministry to keep it functioning. In fact, if the Black Stars and national teams keep winning, even if the economy is struggling, we will still find joy in having something to hold onto.”
