Sports Minister welcomes newly elected GOC Executives, urges women representation

The newly elected Executive members of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) led by the President,  Richard Akpokavie Esq. paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams on Tuesday (13 May) to formally introduce themselves to him and seek his blessings to succeed in their new roles.

Hon. Kofi Adams warmly welcomed the delegation and assured them of his support noting that sports is a big business which must not be left to government alone.

He expressed his excitement about the peaceful organisation of their elective congress and commended them for maintaining the image of the committee adding that the adoption of the Commonwealth Games Association as part of their mandate is a feather in their cap.

He noted that he would be very glad to see more women playing active roles in the GOC and urged women not to shy away from stepping forward to be elected as members of the GOC, he entreated.

The Minister advised the members to uphold the virtue of team work saying ” we will succeed only when we work together “.

In his remarks, the President of the GOC expressed his appreciation to the Minister for taking time off his busy schedule to be part of their elective Congress adding that, it was appropriate to pay homage to the Minister before they set out to work.

He further pledged the support of the entire membership of the GOC to the success of the sporting fraternity.

In attendance were Alhaji Kamal Sulley, Board Member, Nana Mankata II, Board Member, Edwin Amankwa, Board Member, Rafatu Inusah, Board Member, Samuel Ayeh, Board Member,

The rest were Nii Lante Bannerman, Deputy Treasurer, Mawuko Afadzinu, 1st Vice, Delphina Quaye, Board Member, Mohammed Muniru Kassim, General Secretary, Yeboah Evans, Treasurerer, George Lamptey, Board Member and Ernest Danso 3rd Vice President.

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