President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the fourth batch of ministers of state in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
The ceremony, held at Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, 2025, followed their approval by Parliament after a rigorous vetting process and extensive debates by the Appointments Committee.
In his address, President Mahama charged the newly appointed ministers to serve with diligence and integrity, urging them to prioritise national development and policy implementation in their respective roles.
Newly Sworn-in ministers
Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology
Samuel Nartey George – Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations
Kofi Iddie Adams – Minister for Sports and Recreation
Joseph Bukari Nikpe – Minister for Transport
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister for Health
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister for Foreign Affairs
Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications
Seidu Issifu – Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability
Charity Gardiner – Regional Minister for Ahafo
Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu – Regional Minister for Savannah
Wilbert Petty Brentum – Regional Minister for Western North
Joseph Nelson – Regional Minister for Western
Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Regional Minister for Bono
Francis Owusu Antwi – Regional Minister for Bono East
Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Regional Minister for Central
Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Regional Minister for Upper West
With their official induction, President Mahama tasked the ministers to provide leadership and expertise in their respective portfolios, contributing to the government’s efforts to enhance governance and drive national development.
Source @graphiconline.com
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