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President Mahama reduces Ministries to 23 in Civil Service restructuring

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a reduction in the number of government ministries from 30 to 23. This change is part of an initiative to restructure the administration for greater efficiency and streamlined operations. The reorganization was formalized through the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025 (E.I. 1), which President Mahama signed on January 9, 2025. This Executive Instrument details the newly created ministries and nullifies the previous setup established by the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2021 (E.I. 12).

Newly Established Ministries

The following 23 ministries will now be a part of Ghana’s Civil Service:

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

Efficiency and innovation at the core

The restructuring aligns with the administration’s goal of optimizing government functions while addressing emerging priorities such as digital technology, green energy transition, and youth empowerment. The consolidation of some ministries is expected to reduce bureaucratic overlaps and improve service delivery. Key changes include the creation of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, reflecting a growing focus on sustainable energy, and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, which underscores Ghana’s commitment to leveraging technology for development.

Revocation of previous Instrument

The new arrangement supersedes the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2021 (E.I. 12), marking a shift in the government’s approach to public administration. The announcement has been met with varied reactions, with some applauding the move for its potential to enhance efficiency, while others await further clarity on its implications for service delivery.

This reorganization comes as President Mahama’s administration seeks to strengthen governance and focus resources on critical areas for Ghana’s development.

60 Ministers pledge

During the week, the president reaffirmed his pledge to maintain a lean government with only 60 ministers, even as thousands of hopeful candidates have submitted their CVs for consideration.  Speaking at the Presidential Dinner in Accra on Wednesday, January 8, the President highlighted the challenges of assembling a capable and efficient team amid heightened expectations from Ghanaians

The announcement has been met with varied reactions, with some applauding the move for its potential to enhance efficiency, while others await further clarity on its implications for service delivery. This reorganization comes as President Mahama’s administration seeks to strengthen governance and focus resources on critical areas for Ghana’s development.

60 Ministers pledge

During the week, the president reaffirmed his pledge to maintain a lean government with only 60 ministers, even as thousands of hopeful candidates have submitted their CVs for consideration.  Speaking at the Presidential Dinner in Accra on Wednesday, January 8, the President highlighted the challenges of assembling a capable and efficient team amid heightened expectations from Ghanaians

Despite the challenges, President Mahama stressed that contributing to the success of his administration goes beyond holding ministerial positions. “It’s not only by playing the role of a minister, it’s by taking to the senses the many things that we can all do,” he said. “The success of this administration will guarantee us another term, maybe under some other leader. But we need to get this right, so that Ghanaians repose their confidence in us, and give us another opportunity to continue.”  

Source: GraphicOnline

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