President John Mahama has taken a significant step in restructuring the government by issuing an Executive Instrument to establish new ministries within the Civil Service.
This move aims to enhance sustainability, innovation, and youth empowerment.
The instrument, signed on January 9, 2025, reduces the number of ministries from 30 to 23.
Notably, the Ministry of Energy has been rebranded as the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, signaling a strong commitment to renewable energy and environmental conservation.
Here are the 23 established ministries:
– Ministry of Finance
– Ministry of Health
– Ministry of the Interior
– Ministry of Defence
– Ministry of Education
– Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
– Ministry of Roads and Highways
– Ministry of Transport
– Ministry of Sports and Recreation
– Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice
– Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
– Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs
– Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
– Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
– Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
– Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources
– Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
– Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
– Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment
– Ministry of Food and Agriculture
– Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
– Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
This restructuring is expected to optimize government operations and reallocate resources more effectively.