For his sterling contribution to sports and sports development in Ghana, the Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Seth Panwum has received a special award from the National Youth Authority.
Dubbed the Nortern Youth And Mentors Achievers Awards (AYaMAA), the affable Board Chairman was given the Special Award as POLITICAL ICON IN NORTH EAST REGION
The Citation read…….
For over a decade you have been a Sports Administrator worthy of mention in the strides chalked in the round leather game. You have contributed immensely to the scouting, harnessing and development of great football talents who have blessed the nations with found memories in the Ghana Premier League, various levels of the Male National Team and lnternational competitions.
Laveraging on your wealth of experience in tge sports administration, you were tasked with leading the revival of the National Sports Authority and the successes chalked in your tenure in office is nothing but commendable. Although coming from a football background, you have progressively influenced and ensured other sports disciplines receive the resources and support they need to thrive.
Indeed you have mobilized sports towards Foundation Sports, Mass and Social Sports, Sports for people with Disabilities, Beach Sports, Capacity Building of stakeholders in the Sports fraternity and promoted infrastructual development and Management among others. Your continuous collaboration with various sporting associations, federations and commitees have enhanced Ghana’s qualification and participation in various competitions in recent times. You have championed the innovative e-ticketing policy to help block financial leakages associated with the manual sale of tickets at facilities operated by the community hence, enhancing the mobilization of more revenue to channel into sports development which has far-reaching impacts on youth development.
The Nothern Regional YOUTH Authority appreciates your contribution towards Sports and National Development and honours you this citation.
