President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new set of ministerial appointments, naming both regional ministers and ministers of state to strengthen his administration’s governance framework.
The announcement includes key appointments aimed at driving development and enhancing public service delivery across various sectors.
Regional Ministers
The following individuals have been appointed as Regional Ministers:
- Western North: Wilbert Petty Brentum
- Central: Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere
- Western: Joseph Nelson
These appointments aim to bolster regional administration and development efforts in their respective regions.
Ministers of State
President Mahama has also named the following individuals to oversee critical ministries:
- Ministry of Roads and Highways: Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture: Eric Opoku, MP
- Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection: Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP
- Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts: Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP
- Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Emelia Arthur, MP
- Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment: George Opare-Addo
- Ministry of Education: Haruna Iddrisu, MP
- Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs: Ahmed Ibrahim, MP
- Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry: Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP
The appointments reflect a blend of seasoned politicians and professionals, with each tasked to spearhead development initiatives in their respective fields.
These new ministers are expected to hit the ground running to meet the demands of their roles and contribute to the administration’s vision for progress and prosperity.