President John Mahama has signed an Executive Instrument to reform and create new ministries within the Civil Service.
The Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, was signed on January 9, 2025, with authority conferred by Section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L. 327).
The agreement described the establishment of 23 ministries, down from 30 previously, to reflect an emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and youth empowerment.
Notably, the Ministry of Energy has been renamed the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, indicating a strong focus on renewable energy and environmental protection.
The Civil Service Ministries listed below are hereby constituted.
(a) Ministry of Finance.
(b) Ministry of Health.
(c) Ministry of the Interior.
(d) Ministry of Defense.
(e) Ministry of Education.
Ministry of Energy, Green Transition;
(g) Ministry of Roads and Highways.
(h) Ministry of Transportation.
(i) Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
(i) Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice; (k) Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
(1) Ministry for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs;
(m) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(n) The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation;
(0) Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology.
(p) Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment.
(q) Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources.
(r) Ministry for Gender, Children, and Social Protection;
(s) Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Creative Arts
(t) Ministry of Labor, Jobs, and Employment.
(u) The Ministry of Food and Agriculture
(v) Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
(w) Ministry of Trade, Agriculture, and Industry.
