Parliament has given approval to the first batch of deputy ministers and a minister of state following their vetting last week, which resulted in a consensus recommendation for their confirmation.
Lydia Akanvariba has been endorsed as the Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms. In this role, she is expected to lead initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness within the public sector.
Additionally, seven deputy ministers were approved to support key government ministries:
•Thomas Ampem Nyarko – Deputy Minister for Finance
•Ebenezer Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
•Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
•Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
•Richard Gyan Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy
•John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
This was announced by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor on Friday, March 7, 2025.
