The National Paralympic Committee has congratulated Honourable Mustapha Ussif after his confirmation as Youth and Sports Minister.

The Yagaba-Kubori Member of Parliament succeeds Honourable Isaac Asiamah.

In a press statement signed by Secretary General Peter Adjei, the Ghana Paralympic Commitee assured Honourable Mustapha Ussif of its unflinching support.

"The Committee assures the Minister of its wholehearted support to the best of our abilities to enable him achieve his set targets.

"May his leadership impact the transformation and development needed in the sector to benefit all Ghanaians", the committee said in the statement.

Many stakeholders in the sports industry are confident Honourable Mustapha Ussif will live up to expectations.