Parliament has approved Lydia Akanvariba as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms and seven deputy ministers. The nominations followed a thorough vetting process concluded with consensus recommendations. A further batch of nominees received both unanimous and majority approvals, marking significant advancements in government appointments.
Parliament has successfully approved both the deputy ministers and a minister of state following last week’s vetting process. The recommendation for approval was made by consensus. Lydia Akanvariba has been appointed as the Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, tasked with enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness within the public sector.
Additionally, seven deputy ministers have obtained approval to assist key government ministries. The newly appointed deputy ministers 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. These confirmations were announced by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Subsequent to the initial approvals, the House convened to review and approve a second set of deputy ministerial nominees. These approvals came after thorough vetting and deliberation, with approvals given through both unanimous and majority votes. Notably, Alhassan Suhuyini was confirmed as Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Rita Naa Odorley Sowah as Deputy Minister for Local Government, Gizella Tetteh as Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, and Ernest Brogya Genfi as Deputy Minister for Defence unanimously.
In contrast, the appointments of Justice Sai as Deputy Attorney General, Yusif Sulemana as Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Yusif Isaka Jajah as Deputy Minister for Creative Arts and Tourism were confirmed through a majority decision.
The ongoing updates on political appointments signify the Government’s continued efforts to allocate qualified individuals to key positions, contributing to future governance and public administration.
The recent approvals by Parliament for a minister of state and several deputy ministers highlight the commitment to enhancing governance and efficiency within the public sector. With seasoned individuals appointed across various key ministries, these decisions are anticipated to positively influence public administration and sector reforms.
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