President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in six ministerial nominees following their parliamentary approval on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, marked the beginning of their tenures in key government roles, underscoring the administration’s resolve to tackle critical national issues.
The newly appointed ministers, forming the first batch of nominees approved by Parliament, include:
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister for Finance
Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General
John Jinapor as Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education
Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture
Governs Kwame Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways
These appointments came after extensive vetting and debate before Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
During the ceremony, President Mahama expressed confidence in the ministers’ ability to excel in their new roles and highlighted the importance of their portfolios to Ghana’s progress.
“The roles you are assuming are critical to the progress of our nation. I have every confidence that your expertise and dedication will drive the transformative agenda we have promised Ghanaians,” the President stated.
The new ministers are tasked with addressing key challenges such as economic recovery, education reform, boosting agricultural productivity, and improving infrastructure. Their efforts are expected to propel the administration’s vision fo¤r national transformation.
