{"id":44916,"date":"2025-01-16T12:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/?p=44916"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:42:14","slug":"mahama-names-haruna-iddrisu-education-minister-designate-agbodza-for-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/2025\/01\/16\/mahama-names-haruna-iddrisu-education-minister-designate-agbodza-for-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama names Haruna Iddrisu Education Minister-designate, Agbodza for Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new slate of ministerial nominees as part of his vision for governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the key nominations, Haruna Iddrisu, a former Minority Leader in Parliament and seasoned politician has been designated to lead the Education Ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Governs Kwame Agbodza has been nominated to head the Roads and Highways Ministry, a sector critical to infrastructure development and national connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the agriculture sector, Eric Opoku has been tapped as the Minister for Food and Agriculture-designate. Known for his extensive experience in rural development, Opoku is expected to spearhead initiatives aimed at boosting food security and supporting farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the newly created Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment, NDC Youth Organiser Opare Addo has been nominated as its inaugural head. The ministry aims to prioritize youth-focused policies and programs to address unemployment and foster innovation among Ghana\u2019s young population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare has been nominated to head the Ministry for Trade and Agribusiness. Her role will involve strengthening Ghana\u2019s trade relations and promoting agribusiness as a key driver of economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahmed Ibrahim has been nominated to lead the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs while Emelia Arthur has been nominated to head the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NA-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1130675\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new slate of ministerial nominees as part of his vision for governance. Among the key nominations, Haruna Iddrisu, a former Minority Leader in Parliament and seasoned politician has been designated to lead the Education Ministry. 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