Having listened to their cries with empathetic ears, the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq, put on his humanitarian lens and comforted the aggrieved staff of Bo Stadium during his facility assessment tour in Bo.

His encounter with the said aggrieved staff was not only to lend listening ears to their grievances but also to seek proactive solutions to their concerns. The visit was part of his comprehensive assessment of the Bo Stadium.

Their concerns ranged from inadequate wages (below the minimum standard) to substandard conditions of service since transitioning from the Sports Council to the National Sports Authority. During their conversation, Dr. Abdulai learnt that a good number of the workers have families to take care of.

To this growing sense of humanity, the NSA Boss spoke: “I hear your cries. It is disheartening to witness the critical underpayment of staff members.” He assured them their concerns weighed heavily on his conscience and pledged to explore viable solutions.

Acknowledging the complexity of the situation, he noted the employees’ civil servant status and the constraints imposed by civil service regulations on salary adjustments. Dr. Abdulai urged patience as he explored avenues such as secondment opportunities for additional allowances or potential transitions to public service roles.

Closing the meeting, the workers expressed gratitude for the first glimmer of hope provided since 2014. They commended Dr. Saffa Abdulai for his clarity and commitment to resolving the issue promptly, expressing optimism for a swift resolution.

In the spirit of progress and empathy, Dr. Saffa Abdulai’s engagement with the grievances of the Bo Stadium workers exemplifies a proactive and compassionate leadership approach that seeks to address challenges and restore morale within the NSA.