The Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has issued a strong reminder to Regional Football Association (RFA) Chairmen regarding the appropriate use of vehicles recently distributed under FIFA’s development initiative.
Speaking at the official presentation ceremony of eight brand-new Nissan Navara pickups to the RFAs, Amaliba emphasized that the vehicles, provided through the FIFA Forward program, are to be used strictly for football-related administrative and operational purposes—not for personal or commercial use.
“These vehicles are not meant to transport cement blocks, foodstuffs, or be used at construction sites,” he warned.
“They are designated tools to help unearth football talent at the grassroots level and to support the day-to-day work of regional football administrators.”
The NRSA has also committed to providing free road safety training and education for the designated drivers of the RFAs to ensure the safe and responsible use of the vehicles.
The distribution of the vehicles is part of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) broader decentralization agenda, aimed at equipping regional football bodies with the resources needed to operate efficiently and independently.
The event also highlighted the strengthening collaboration between the GFA and the NRSA. In December 2024, the two institutions launched a joint Road Safety Campaign through the GFA Foundation to promote safe road practices across the country.
Amaliba’s comments serve as a timely reminder of the importance of accountability and the responsible use of public and donor-funded resources.
