Now, ghana our motherland is 238,535 km2 bigger by 29,204 km2 than britain. Right honourable speaker, honourable members of parliament, today the fifteenth day of november 2018, on the authority of the president of the republic of ghana, his. Each of these ministers is a representative of all the regions in ghana. The funding for the 2016 edhs was provided by the government of ethiopia, the united states agency for international development usaid, the government of.
Full list of ministersdesignate ghana business news. To provide support and promote innovative solutions to the challenges faced by ministries of education and governments in the complex task of improving equity, quality, relevance and effectiveness of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment processes and outcomes. In january 2017, the ghanaian president, nana addo. Presbyterian church of ghana, head office, osukuku hill postal address. Current regional ministers in ghana 2020 information. Cabinet and cabinet committee papers and minutes released by the ministry for transport or the minister or associate ministers. This is a listing of the ministers who serve in the national democratic congress government. Ghana immigration service to train senior immigration officers in subregion september 10, 2010 74. The president of the republic of ghana is the elected head of state and head of government of ghana, as well as commanderinchief of the ghana armed forces. Ministry of education annual report 2016 3 foreword by the secretary for education results for maori and pasifika students have improved, but a disparity of achievement still remains.
Ghana is a constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and a unicameral 275seat parliament. The current president of ghana is nana akufoaddo, who won the 2016 presidential election against the incumbent, john dramani mahama, by a margin of 9. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the council of the university of ghana for the confidence reposed in me and my capacity to lead the university to greater heights over the next four years. Ghana quiz questions and answers general knowledge quizzes. We have arranged below the names of the current ministers. Ghana government wont borrow to pay debts in 2016 minister. Nana akufoaddo was sworn into office on 7 january 2017. Expansion of ghanas nascent oil industry has boosted economic growth, but the fall in oil prices since 2015 reduced by half ghanas oil revenue. Below are some of the common questions and answers on current affairs in ghana that will help you will preparing for an interview in ghana or just for the. The 2016 ethiopia demographic and health survey 2016 edhs was implemented by the central statistical agency csa from january 18, 2016, to june 27, 2016. It had been increased from 260 at the previous election in december 2012 parliamentary election. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. President muhammadu buhari has assigned portfolios to his ministers, officially marking the kickoff of his federal executive council.
The ceos of all major government organizations and the list of all government appointed officers. In march 2017, nana akufoaddo, the president of ghana, announced the list of ministers in ghana that would serve during his tenure. Betty mouldiddrisu who was initially out of the country was later sworn in as ghanas first female attorney general and minister for justice muntaka mohammed mubarak, the minister for sports, resigned on 25 june 2009 following findings of financial impropriety against him by. Jun 01, 2017 20170601 the president nana addo dankwa akufoaddo on tuesday mentioned nineteen members to form his cabinet to help him serve his fouryear mandate. Laid on 06102017 by ken oforiatta minister responsible for finance. Expiration of 2017 budget subsection 1 of section 26, of act 921 provides that each appropriation. Ghana the world factbook central intelligence agency.
One month after assuming office, newly elected president of ghana h. Summary ghana is a constitutional republic with two spheres of government. We have also listed the roles of the names of ministers under the names of current ministers in ghana. Later on, the names of current ministers were inaugurated to assume office by the president. The 7th parliament had its first sitting on sunday 7. Complete list of all ministers and their deputies admissionsgh. News ghana latest updates and breaking news of ghana. Africa ghana the world factbook central intelligence. Assistant ministers are designated as parliamentary secretaries under the ministers of state act 1952. You will be happy to get this and start getting prepared for your forthcoming examinations and interviews right away. Join me on this journey as it promises to be educative and interesting. Names of current ministers in ghana and their ministries. Waec releases 2012 wassce provisional results august 14, 2012 1. Kwasi owusu yeboah, ghanas ambassador to the togolese republic, is the ministerdesignate for the oti region.
Mar 15, 2019 latest current affairs in may, 2020 about ghana. Nigeria current affairs 2020 questions and answers pdf free. A world where every person has access to relevant, quality education and lifelong learning. At the end of may 2014, president mahama did a cabinet reshuffle. Full list of new ministerial and government appointments. A cohort study of low birth weight and health outcomes in the first year of life, ghana. Crisp news summaries and articles on current events about ghana for ibps, banking, upsc, civil services. Nigerias goldie of big brother africa dead, celebs pay tribute february 15.
This minister has in the past been also responsible for a ministry of cocoa affairs which has now been absorbed back. According to government estimates, ghanas total public debt rose to 58% of gdp in 2018 from 56% in 2017, contrasting to the prerebasing figures of 73% in 2016 and 69% in 2017. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. We hope our website will provide all the information you require about ghanas energy sector. Below is the list of the ministers, their states and portfolios. The minister for local government in ghana is responsible for decentralised administration of the country. So, well be giving you the full details of all the ministers that is serving under the current government in ghana.
In line with the provisions in the public financial management act, 2016 act 921. Nana addo dankwa akufoaddo born william addo danquah akufoaddo, 29 march 1944 is the president of ghana, in office since january 2017. Media in category government ministers of ghana the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. The following is the complete list of all ministers and their deputies in ghana. The ghana government says from 2016, it wont borrow to pay up its debts. Minister for employment, skills, small and family business. Embassy of the independent state of papua new guinea in indonesia contact information panin bank center, 6th floor jalan jenderal sudirman no. In december 2016, the current government was elected on a platform to promote private sectorled growth, attract foreign direct investment fdi, and to make ghana. The minister for food and agriculture is the ghanaian government official responsible for the ministry of food and agriculture.
The first batch of ministers in the ndc government were sworn in on january 2009. The budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2019 financial year section one. Nigeria current affairs 2020 questions and answers pdf. President nana addodankwa akufoaddo has appointed four new ministers and fifty deputy ministers. This minister is also responsible for enhancing the development of the rural areas of ghana. Ministry of transport ghana welcome to the ministry of transport. Glo ghana commences launch activities with number reservation campaign january 19, 2012 175. Ministerial code setting out the standards of conduct expected of ministers and. Yaw osafo maafo, given the duty to oversee and coordinate all ministries. During 201516 we have implemented a range of initiatives to boost achievement for maori and pasifika students and get atrisk young people into a career. As the ministry responsible for energy policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as supervision and coordination of activities of ghanas energy sector agencies, were committed in working together to realise our mission keep the lights on. We bring you the list of ministers in ghana, their portfolio and profiles.
Communitybased surveillance of maternal deaths in rural ghana. Finally, nigerias new ministers were sworn in at aso rock on wednesday, august 21, 2020. Local government is enshrined in the constitution, as is decentralisation, and the main relevant legislation is the local government act 1993 act 462. Current ministers in ghana, their portfolio and profiles. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. Minister for communications, cyber safety and the arts. University of ghana as i take my turn to be inducted into office as the 12th vicechancellor of the premier university of ghana. Ongoing grid expansions would allow further exports to other neighboring countries in the sub region.
Minister of local government and rural development, julius debrah. Current affairs questions and answers in ghana yen. This is a listing of the ministers who serve in the national democratic congress government of john dramani mahama in ghana originally formed on 24 july 2012 following the death of john atta mills, and sworn in from january 20. The minister is responsible to government and the parliament of ghana for the development of ghanas agriculture and maintaining food security in ghana. Production at jubilee, ghanas first commercial offshore oilfield, began in middecember 2010. President akufoaddo appoints regional minsters and deputy. The minister for health is the ghanaian government official responsible for the ministry of health. The 2016 report and the best of human development report office content, including publications, data, hdi rankings and related information can also be accessed on apple ios and android smartphones via a new and easy to use mobile app. Avance media presents below the full list of ghanaians who were sworn in as ministers to steer the affairs of the country for the next four years. The arab money gang amg signee recently celebrated his 26th birth on april 5, 2020, on a low key due to the partial lockdown in place in accra. Names of ministers in ghana and their ministries yen. Following the parliamentary elections in december 2016 12. Rapper, medikal has been spotted in a brand new range rover posh wor. Nollywood star actor, jim iyke has spoken about his much publicised.
Uganda has 31 cabinet ministers and 46 state ministers, making the total of 77. Oye lithur ministry of gender, children and social protection. List of akufoaddos 50 deputy ministers and four news ministers. Professional, ethical, efficient, responsive transforming ghana. Every appointed individual by the nana addos government can be found in the list below. Kwaku ofori asiamah is the fourth minister for the ministry since its creation in 2009.
Jun 01, 2017 complete list of all ministers and their deputies. Act, 2016 act 921, at the request of the government of the republic ghana acting. The names of ministers and their deputies were published on the official government website. Minister for resources, water and northern australia. Minister of education, prof jane nana opoku agyemang. They were officially inaugurated as ministers of the federal republic of nigeria under the buhari apc led government. Note 2 sarah adwoa safo doubles as deputy majority leader. Presidential and parliamentary elections conducted in 2016 were peaceful, and domestic and international observers assessed them to be transparent, inclusive, and credible. List of akufoaddo government ministers and political appointees.
Ghana also exports power to togo, benin and burkina faso. The speaker is not an elected member of parliament though heshe is qualified to stand for election as such. Vaccination timing of lowbirthweight infants in rural ghana. Nana addo dankwa, the current president came up with the following list of ministers to help him during his tenure in office. The election of members of parliament mps to the 7th parliament of the fourth republic was held on 7 december 2016. Inside this nigeria current affairs 2020 questions and answers pdf are all the 2020 current affairs questions and answers for the nigerian history since 1960 arranged according to categories.
In this article, we shall be looking at the current ministers in ghana, their portfolios, and profiles. Latest current affairs and news current affairs today. This is a list of the 275 constituencies represented in the parliament of the republic of ghana, as at the december 2016 general election. Current ministers in ghana, their portfolio and profiles 2020. These details of the current ministers in ghana 2019 will provide not only their names but also the different departments.
Who are the 10 regional ministers nominated by akufoaddo. Production from two more fields, ten and sankofa, started in 2016 and 2017 respectively. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the council of the university of ghana for the confidence reposed in me and my capacity to lead the university to. Nadia buari and i were not dating, it was a reality show jim iyke. Cassiel ato forson told journalists in accra at a post budget analysis forum that the government would not accumulate any more debt from 2016, as it would not borrow to pay up its debts. Article 76 1 of the 1992 constitution states that, there shall be a cabinet which shall consist of the president, the vice president and not less than ten and not more than nineteen ministers of state.
Jul 18, 2016 the full details of all ministerial and government appointments following theresa may becoming prime minister on july 2016 has been published. Nana addo dankwa akufoaddo has successfully inaugurated 36 ministers to head various ministerial portfolios in the country. List of mps elected in the 2016 ghanaian parliamentary. Welcome to official site of presbyterian church of ghana. He was called to the ghana school of law in 1997, having graduated with a bachelor of arts in law and political science from the university of ghana, legon, in 1994. This was revealed by dancehall artiste, shatta wale on his snapchat. List of akufoaddo government ministers and political. The full details of all ministerial and government appointments following theresa may becoming prime minister on july 2016 has been published. Relations with ghana united states department of state.
The title of the position has been altered under some governments to reflect this. Below is the full list of the 36 nigerias new ministers, their names, states and. The government lost the december 2016 general election and its rule ended on 7 january 2017 when nana akufoaddo of. The government lost the december 2016 general election and its rule ended. In line with the provisions in the public financial management act, 2016 act 921, colleague ministers are kindly requested to note especially the following. Ghana is a country led by a president who appoints different people to serve as ministers in different capacities. Read biographies and responsibilities of cabinet ministers and all ministers by department, as well as the whips who help coordinate parliamentary business. List of akufoaddos 50 deputy ministers and four news. Current affairs questions and answers in ghana now that you know at least some of the facts that make the nation of ghana great, you need to be prepared also on current affair questions. News ghana is ghana s leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. He previously served as attorney general from 2001 to 2003 and as minister for foreign affairs from 2003 to 2007.
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