President John Dramani Mahama has reduced the number of ministries in his administration from 30 to 23, aiming to improve efficiency and streamline governance.
The Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, was signed on January 9, 2025, under the authority of Section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L. 327).
The instrument establishes 23 ministries, down from the previous 30, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and youth empowerment.
A significant change is the rebranding of the Ministry of Energy to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, stating a commitment to renewable energy and environmental protection.
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
(i) 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
(0) 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
(w) Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
