President John Mahama has issued a directive to newly appointed deputy ministers regarding official travel.

Speaking during their swearing-in ceremony of deputy ministers at the Jubilee House, President Mahama informed the ministers that all international travel must adhere to specific procedures.

"We must ensure that any travel outside Ghana must pass through the essential travel test and receive approval from the Office of the Chief of Staff," he said on March 12.

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The directive aims to ensure that all official travel is carefully considered and aligns with government protocols.

The swearing in ceremony followed the successful vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor. After a thorough review process, Parliament unanimously endorsed the nominees, clearing the way for their official induction into office.

The approved appointees and their respective ministries are as follows:

• Ministry of Finance: Thomas Nyarko Ampem
• Ministry of the Interior: Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi
• Ministry of Defence: Ernest Brogya Gyenfi
• Ministry of Education: Clement Abas Apaak
• Ministry of Energy & Green Transition: Richard Gyan-Mensah
• Ministry of Roads & Highways: Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini
• Ministry of Justice & Attorney General: Justice Srem-Sai
• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Yusif Sulemana
• Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs: Rita Naa Odoley Sowah
• Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources: Gizella Tettey-Agbotui
• Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts: Yussif Issaka Jajah
• Ministry of Food and Agriculture: John Kofi Setor Dumelo
• Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry: Samson Ahi

In addition to the deputy ministerial appointments, President Mahama also swore in Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms.