The National Sports Authority (NSA), underneath the management of Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has formally licensed ten regulation graduates for his or her contributions in drafting new laws aimed toward advancing Sierra Leone’s sports activities sector.
The certification ceremony, held on Friday at NSA’s headquarters on Signal Hill Road, marks a pivotal step within the nation’s efforts to determine a strong authorized framework for sports activities governance.
Dr. Abdulai counseled the graduates for his or her devoted service, emphasizing the long-term significance of their work. “This is a national sacrifice that won’t be forgotten,” he stated. “Your reward is both tangible and everlasting, as your efforts will benefit Sierra Leone’s sports community for generations.”
The new laws, crafted throughout a three-month internship, cowl 5 key areas in sports activities governance, together with the institution of a Sports Development Fund, an Anti-Doping Authority, and a Court of Arbitration. NSA Director Steven Keifala highlighted the excessive customary of analysis that underpinned these laws, calling the brand new authorized framework a “blueprint for the nation’s sports development.”
On behalf of the graduates, Margaret Sesay expressed gratitude for the internship, which she described as a launchpad for “immeasurable opportunities” throughout the sports activities sector. She famous that the expertise not solely enhanced their authorized expertise but in addition underscored their dedication to nationwide improvement.
The laws are anticipated to play an important function in remodeling Sierra Leone’s sports activities panorama, supporting improvement, guaranteeing equity, and offering a structured method to resolving disputes in sports activities.
