List and profile of all nominated ministerial nominees by President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama after announcing the first batch of Ministerial appointment and Regional ministerial appointments, the President has announced the second batch of regional ministerial appointments to strengthen governance and advance his administration’s development agenda.

The new list, which adds to the ten announced earlier includes nominees for the Western, Western North and Central regions.

This brings the number of regional ministers-designate to 13, leaving three regions outstanding.

The nominees are Wilbert Petty Brentum for Western North, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere for Central, and Joseph Nelson for Western.

The remaining regions are Bono, Bono East and Upper West.

President John Dramani Mahama has also announced a new slate of ministerial nominees as part of his vision for governance.

Among the key nominations, Haruna Iddrisu, a former Minority Leader in Parliament and seasoned politician has been designated to lead the Education Ministry.

Governs Kwame Agbodza has been nominated to head the Roads and Highways Ministry, a sector critical to infrastructure development and national connectivity.

In the agriculture sector, Eric Opoku has been tapped as the Minister for Food and Agriculture-designate. Known for his extensive experience in rural development, Opoku is expected to spearhead initiatives aimed at boosting food security and supporting farmers.

For the newly created Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment, NDC Youth Organiser Opare Addo has been nominated as its inaugural head. The ministry aims to prioritize youth-focused policies and programs to address unemployment and foster innovation among Ghana’s young population.

Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare has been nominated to head the Ministry for Trade and Agribusiness. Her role will involve strengthening Ghana’s trade relations and promoting agribusiness as a key driver of economic growth.

Ahmed Ibrahim has been nominated to lead the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs while Emelia Arthur has been nominated to head the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.