Source:tolonradio.com/Baba Issahaq Mohammed
President John Mahama has unveiled the second batch of ministerial appointments, with Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South and former Minority Leader, nominated as the Minister of Education Designate. This critical role places Hon. Iddrisu at the helm of efforts to review and enhance the Free Senior High School policy while spearheading the implementation of other key initiatives, including free tuition for first-year tertiary students.
The nominations, announced earlier today, reflect the government’s commitment to fostering progress across key sectors.
The list features prominent figures from various constituencies, entrusted with driving transformative agendas in their respective ministries.
Ministers of State:
Minister of Roads and Highways: Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP
Minister of Food and Agriculture: Eric Opoku, MP
Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection: Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts: Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Emelia Arthur, MP
Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment: George Opare-Addo
Minister of Education: Haruna Iddrisu, MP
Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Regional Affairs: Ahmed Ibrahim, MP
Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry: Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP
Regional Ministers:
Western North: Wilbert Petty Brenhum
Central Region: Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okere
Western Region: Joseph Nelson
This comprehensive list of 12 nominees, comprising ministers of state and regional ministers, has been submitted to Parliament for vetting and approval.
