President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the second batch of nominations for Regional and Sector Ministers. The nominees, submitted to Parliament through the Speaker, represent a diverse group of experienced individuals expected to lead key ministries and regions in the governance structure.
Regional Ministers
The nominees for Regional Ministers include:
1. Wilbert Petty Brentum– Western North Region
2. Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
3. Joseph Nelson – Western Region
These appointments aim to strengthen regional governance, ensuring efficient service delivery and coordination between the national and regional levels.
Ministers of State
Nine individuals have been nominated to lead critical ministries:
1. Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP)– Ministry of Roads and Highways
2. Eric Opoku (MP)– Ministry of Food and Agriculture
3. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (MP)– Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection
4. Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP) – Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
5. Emelia Arthur (MP)– Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
6. George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
7. Haruna Iddrisu (MP) – Ministry of Education
8. Ahmed Ibrahim (MP) – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
9. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare (MP)– Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry