President John Mahama has sworn in newly appointed Deputy Ministers at the Jubilee House in Accra.

This March 12 event at the Jubilee House marked their official assumption of duties in support of their respective substantive ministers.

The 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.