BY: Lambert Coffie | VoltaOnline
President John Dramani Mahama has announced his second set of ministerial nominees, with some notable names taking key roles.
The 4-term Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has been appointed as the Minister of Roads and Highways, where he is expected to bring his expertise in project management to bear on the country’s infrastructure development.
Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP for Ketu South, is also heading to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. As a strong advocate for the arts, she is poised to promote Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and boost the tourism industry.
Veteran politician and MP for Tamale South, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, takes the helm as the Minister of Education, where he is expected to drive reforms in the education sector and improve learning outcomes.
The newly recreated Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment will be headed by the National Youth Organiser of the NDC, George Opare-Addo.
Other notable appointments include: Eric Opoku, MP, as Minister of Food and Agriculture, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP, as Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Emelia Arthur, MP, as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, as Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP, as Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Wilbert Petty Brentum as Western North Regional Minister, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere as Central Regional Minister and Joseph Nelson as Western Regional Minister.
These appointments are subject to vetting by the Speaker of Parliament.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
