At the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo swore in three ministers, two ministers of state, and a deputy minister, saying that even though they were joining the government 19 months before its term was set to expire, there was still time for them to make a difference and significant contributions.
He claimed it was clearly made feasible by their range of abilities, knowledge, and skills.
The ministers are Stephen Asamoah Boateng, Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Bryan Acheampong, Minister of Food and Agriculture; and Kobina Tahir Hammond, Minister of Trade and Industry.
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, round out the group.
The President administered the oaths of office, secrecy, and allegiance, and he also gave each of them a scroll of office.
tough work
To prepare for a robust economic recovery, President Akufo-Addo declared that the nation will soon negotiate a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
We all have a responsibility to ensure that we return to the era of rapid economic development that prevailed before the COVID-19 breakout and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he continued.
He emphasised to the newly appointed individuals the value of honesty in their job and the need to always keep in mind the serious pledge of New Patriotic Party (NPP) membership.
made both individually and collectively to serve the Ghanaian people effectively and honestly.
He said that they had been invited to the public posts in order to serve the public and not to further their own interests.
The President also urged them to immediately complete their asset declarations and conduct themselves in a way that avoids controversy.
He said that as Executive members, what they accomplished would decide the NPP's fortunes in the ensuing and subsequent decades.
Indicating that they had been carefully picked for their portfolios based on their educational and professional backgrounds, life experiences, and characteristics, he added that the success of their work will be apparent in the effort they put out.
Their appointment, according to President Akufo-Addo, is a chance for them to serve their country in a more important role. He advised them to take advantage of this opportunity with humility and grit, and to perform while always remaining under the direction of the Almighty God.
Gratitude
On behalf of the group, Mr. Asamoah Boateng thanked the President for the honour bestowed upon them and assured him that they would put in a lot of effort to support the government in achieving its goal of improving the nation.
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