The newly appointed Minister for Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam, has began his official duties on Monday, February 19, 2024, by meeting with the staff of the ministry.

Appointed as part of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recent cabinet reshuffle, Amin Adam wasted no time in familiarizing himself with the team at the Ministry of Finance.

In a post shared by the Office of the Finance Minister, Amin Adam was captured in discussions with the ministry's leadership, signaling a proactive start to his tenure.

A very productive management meeting at the Ministry of Finance this morning. Honoured to be leading such a great team! #TeamMoF #GhanaRising pic.twitter.com/6BUsoEpcou

— Office of the Finance Minister-Ghana (@oofmghana) February 19, 2024

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, in a gesture of support, expressed confidence in his successor, urging the Ministry of Finance staff to rally behind Amin Adam in the successful execution of key programs, including the IMF-ECF program aimed at driving economic growth and transformation.

Mr Ofori-Atta also extended his gratitude to the ministry's staff for their dedicated service and commitment to excellence.

He stressed the importance of upholding professionalism, ethics, efficiency, and responsiveness in their roles, envisioning a future of "Ghana Beyond Aid."

However, despite the positive reception, some stakeholders have raised concerns about the timing of Amin Adam's appointment and the potential impact on the ministry's operations.