Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has announced a major restructuring of the country’s ministries, reducing their number from 30 to 23. The changes were formalized through the signing of the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, on January 9.

The move, which was authorized under the Civil Service Act of 1993, aims to streamline government operations and reflect the administration’s priorities of sustainability, innovation, and youth empowerment.

Among the notable changes, the Ministry of Energy has been renamed the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, highlighting a renewed focus on renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

The following Ministries in the Civil Service are hereby established:

(a) Ministry of Finance;

(b) Ministry of Health;

c) Ministry of the Interior;

(d) Ministry of Defence;

(e) Ministry of Education;

Ministry of Energy and Green Transition;

(g) Ministry of Roads and Highways;

(h) Ministry of Transport;

i) Ministry of Sports and Recreation;

(i) Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice; (k) Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources;

(1) Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs;

(m) Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

(n) Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations;

(0) Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology;

p) Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment;

(q) Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources;

(r) Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection;

(s) Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts

(t) Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment;

(u) Ministry of Food and Agriculture;

v) Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture

(w) Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.

Source:TheDotNews