Accra, Jan 11, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama, through the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument 2025, has restructured the government ministries, merging some key portfolios.
The new arrangement reduces the number of ministries to 23 from the previous 30, in a move to enhance efficiency.
Notable changes include the integration of Energy into the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, and the inclusion of Digital Technology and Innovations under the Ministry of Communication.
The also move aims to streamline governance and align with contemporary national priorities.
Ministries of the Civil Service
- The following Ministries in the Civil Service are hereby established:
(a) Ministry of Finance;
(b) Ministry of Health;
(c) Ministry of the Interior;
(d) Ministry of Defence;
(e) Ministry of Education;
(f) Ministry of Energy and Green Transition;
(g) Ministry of Roads and Highways;
(h) Ministry of Transport;
(i) Ministry of Sports and Recreation;
(j) Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice;
(k) Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources;
(l) Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs;
(m) Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
(n) Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations;
(o) Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology;
(p) Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment;
(q) Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources;
(r) Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection;
(s) Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts;
(t) Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment;
(u) Ministry of Food and Agriculture;
(v) Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture; and
(w) Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
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