Parliament approves Deputy Ministers and Minister of State.

Parliament has approved the first batch of deputy ministers and a minister of state.

This follows their vetting last week, with a recommendation for their approval by consensus.

The approved nominee for Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms is Lydia Akanvariba, who is expected to spearhead efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the public sector.

Additionally, seven deputy ministers were approved to support key government ministries:
Parliament has approved the nomination of Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as the Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms, along with 13 Deputy Ministerial nominees, following their vetting by the Appointments Committee.
The approved nominees include Justice Srem-Sai as Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Ernest Brogya Genfi as Deputy Minister for Defence, and Thomas Nyarko Ampem as Deputy Minister for Finance, among others.
Their approval came after the adoption of the twelfth and thirteenth reports of the Appointments Committee.
The nominees underwent vetting by the Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and were subsequently recommended for approval by the House.

• Thomas Ampem Nyarko – Deputy Minister for Finance
• Ebenezer Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
• Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
• Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
• Richard Gyan Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy
• John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
• John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
• Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
• Thomas Ampem Nyarko – Deputy Minister for Finance
• Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness & Industry
• Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, Deputy Minister for the Interior
• Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition
• Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms is Lydia Akanvariba,
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This was announced by Speaker Alban Bagbin on Friday, March 7, 2025.

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