The Ghanaian Parliament has approved several deputy ministers and a minister of state, following a vetting process. Lydia Akanvariba will lead public sector reforms. The deputy ministers include appointees for Finance, Interior, Trade, Education, Energy, and Food and Agriculture, among others. Additionally, a second batch was approved, highlighting a mix of unanimous and majority decisions.
Parliament has approved the nominees for deputy ministers and a minister of state after a successful vetting process last week. The consensus from the vetting led to the approval of Lydia Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, tasked with improving public sector efficiency and effectiveness.
In addition, a total of seven deputy ministers were approved to boost operations in key government ministries. The appointed deputies include Thomas Ampem Nyarko for Finance, Ebenezer Terlabi for Interior, Samson Ahi for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Clement Apaak for Education, Richard Gyan Mensah for Energy, and John Dumelo for Food and Agriculture.
First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor announced these approvals on March 7, 2025. Following this, Parliament considered and approved a second wave of deputy ministerial nominees. The approvals were reached through a combination of unanimous and majority votes.
Unanimously approved nominees included Alhassan Suhuyini as Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Rita Naa Odorley Sowah for Local Government, Gizella Tetteh for Works and Housing, and Ernest Brogya Genfi for Defence. In a majority decision, Justice Sai as Deputy Attorney General, Yusif Sulemana for Lands and Natural Resources, and Yusif Isaka Jajah for Creative Arts and Tourism were also confirmed.
Parliament’s recent approvals of deputy ministers and a minister of state demonstrate its ongoing efforts to enhance government efficiency. The consensus reached during the vetting process highlights the collaborative approach in filling these key positions within the government. With their roles established, these officials are expected to contribute significantly to the public sector and various ministries.
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