President John Dramani Mahama has implemented a significant restructuring of the government, reducing the number of ministries from 29 to 23.
This strategic initiative aims to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and foster a more agile administration.
Abolished Ministries
As part of this restructuring, several ministries established under the previous administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have been abolished. These include:
- Ministry of Information
- Ministry of National Security
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- Ministry of Railway Development
- Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources
- Ministry of Public Enterprises
- Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (merged with Local Government)
New and Renamed Ministries
To address emerging priorities, President Mahama has introduced innovative ministries, including:
- Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, focusing on youth employment, skills development, and leadership
- Ministry of Sports and Recreation, previously known as the Ministry of Youth and Sports
- Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, emphasizing renewable energy and environmental sustainability
- Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, highlighting job creation and labour issues
This restructuring is expected to optimize government functions, reduce bureaucratic overlaps, and improve service delivery.
The changes are part of President Mahama’s commitment to maintaining a lean government with only 60 ministers.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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