Parliament has approved the first round of deputy ministers and a new Minister of State, following their vetting and a consensus recommendation.
Lydia Akanvariba has been appointed Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, tasked with leading initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness within the government bureaucracy.
In addition, seven deputy ministers have been confirmed to support key sectors of the government. The appointees include:
- Thomas Ampem Nyarko as Deputy Minister for Finance
- Ebenezer Terlabi as Deputy Minister for Interior
- Samson Ahi as Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
- Clement Apaak as Deputy Minister for Education
- Richard Gyan Mensah as Deputy Minister for Energy
- John Dumelo as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
The announcement was made by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor on March 7, 2025.
Source:TheDotNews