Parliament Approves New Deputy Ministers and Minister of State

Parliament has approved new deputy ministers and a minister of state, Lydia Akanvariba, to improve public sector efficiency. Seven deputy ministers were appointed across various ministries, with some approvals achieved by unanimous decision and others by majority.

The Parliament has officially approved both deputy ministers and a minister of state. This decision follows a vetting process conducted last week, resulting in a unanimous recommendation for their approval. Lydia Akanvariba has been appointed as the Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms, tasked with improving efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector.

Furthermore, seven deputy ministers have been approved to support vital government ministries: Thomas Ampem Nyarko as the Deputy Minister for Finance, Ebenezer Terlabi as Deputy Minister 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 decisions on March 7, 2025.

Subsequently, the House approved a second batch of deputy ministerial nominees following proper vetting and deliberation. Some nominees received unanimous support, including Alhassan Suhuyini as Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Rita Naa Odorley Sowah as Deputy Minister for Local Government, Gizella Tetteh for Works and Housing, and Ernest Brogya Genfi for Defence. Others such as Justice Sai for Deputy Attorney General, Yusif Sulemana for Lands and Natural Resources, and Yusif Isaka Jajah for Creative Arts and Tourism were approved by a majority.

In summary, the Parliament’s approval of the deputy ministers and the minister of state marks a significant step towards enhancing governmental efficiency. The vetting process highlighted a collaborative approach, resulting in a mixture of unanimous and majority decisions for various nominees, indicating a strong consensus for leadership in key ministries.

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