Kofi Adams, Minister for Sports, has inaugurated a 15-member committee to develop a national sports museum, a move expected to preserve Ghana’s athletic legacy while supporting tourism and youth development.
The Inter-Institutional Joint Committee was formally constituted at the ministry’s conference room in Accra, with a mandate to deliver a framework for the project within 90 days. The planned museum will document Ghana’s sporting achievements and serve as a hub for education, research and public engagement, according to the ministry.
“Sports is not just a game, it is a reflection of our nation’s spirit, perseverance, and unity,” said Adams. “The establishment of the National Sports Museum will serve as a repository of our glorious sporting history and motivate upcoming athletes to aim higher.”
Officials say the initiative is part of broader efforts to deepen sports culture and create new economic opportunities through tourism. The project is being developed in collaboration with institutions including the Ghana Tourism Authority, the National Sports Authority and the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
The minister said the museum would also function as a learning platform for students, historians and sports enthusiasts, while fostering national identity by chronicling Ghana’s sporting journey.
“The importance of this museum extends beyond preservation, it will serve as an educational and research hub for students, historians and sports enthusiasts, it will inspire the youth by showcasing the achievements of our sporting heroes and heroines, thereby fostering national pride and encouraging excellence.” From a social standpoint, Adams added the facility would promote cohesion and intergenerational learning.
“From a social perspective, the museum will strengthen national identity and unity by telling the Ghanaian story through sports and will provide a platform for intergenerational learning and engagement, where the past meets the present to shape the future he said.”
The committee has been mandated to propose a site, design concept and curatorial plan covering memorabilia, records and multimedia exhibits across multiple sporting disciplines. Authorities said the project could also support sports tourism, with partnerships extending to groups such as the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneur Federation.
Chaired by Wilhelmina Asamoah, the committee includes representatives from government agencies and the sports sector, with Michael Esuon serving as co-chair and Jacob Donkor as project coordinator.
Members pledged to deliver on the mandate within the timeline set by the ministry, positioning the museum as a long-term repository of the country’s sporting history.
