President John Dramani Mahama has held his first cabinet meeting since assuming office, addressing key issues and setting the stage for governance.
The cabinet, in line with constitutional requirements, is comprised of 19 ministers, with the President himself serving as the chair.
Cabinet Ministers Announced
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, government spokesperson, revealed the 19 ministers who form the core of the cabinet.
The ministers include:
• Minister for Finance
• Minister for the Interior
• Minister for Health
• Minister for Defence
• Attorney General and Minister for Justice
• Minister for Energy and Green Transition
• Minister for Education
• Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
• Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
• Minister for Foreign Affairs
• Minister for Food and Agriculture
• Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations
• Minister for Roads and Highways
• Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology
• Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources
• Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
• Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection
• Minister for Transport
• Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
Alongside these 19 ministers, other officials attended the meeting, including the Minister for Sports and Recreation, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, among others.
The session primarily focused on introducing the ministers, laying out expectations for their roles, and providing critical briefings on pressing national matters.
By: Shadrack Odame Agyare | Myoriginalonline.net | Ghana
