Officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports are set to hold a meeting with the Ministry of Finance over the inadequate budget allocated them last year.
The budget for the Sports Ministry was slashed from $36 million to $22 million in a year where Ghana will compete in quite a number of events on the international stage.
The Olympic Games in Rio, Black Stars World and African Cup Qualifiers as well the Black Princess’ World Cup campaign are some of the major competitions this year and the Ministry of Sports want a top up.
Speaking to Adom FM Sports in Accra, the Public Relations officer of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Mr. Otto Plaha said, “We are planning to go the Ministry of Finance. The budget is very much inadequate. The programs for the year will render the money inadequate”.
“We have decided through the Chief of Staff to hold a meeting with the Ministry of Finance. There is a supplementary budget so we are making a special appeal to upgrade the budget. The new Minister of Sports is yet to begin work, when he does this will be one of the issues he will be tackling.” He added.
The PRO also confirmed they will be going to the meeting along with the Ghana Football Association.
According to him, the FA are key determinants in the budget hence their inclusion in the meeting.
“We will go with the Football Association.” Otto Plaha said.
“Though we are interested in all associations, the FA programs are major programs and that is what fetches us money mainly.
“They will present their programs and we will discuss with the Minister on how to get a top-up.” He concluded.
Sports Ministry Set To Meet Finance Ministry Over Budget Allocation
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