President John Dramani Mahama has recently implemented major reforms in Ghana’s government structure by reducing the number of ministries from 30 to 23. This restructuring aims to enhance efficiency and streamline operations across the government. A key element of this change is the elimination and consolidation of certain ministries, resulting in a leaner, more focused administrative system.
The following ministries have been abolished as part of the changes:
1. Ministry of Information
2. Ministry of National Security
3. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
4. Ministry of Railway Development
5. Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources
6. Ministry of Public Enterprises
Additionally, the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has been merged with the Ministry of Local Government, creating a single, unified ministry. This decision, formalized in an Executive Instrument (E.I.) issued on January 9, 2025, under the Civil Service Act of 1993, is part of an ongoing effort to optimize the use of government resources and promote a more effective administration.
Under this new structure, Ghana now operates with 23 ministries. These are as follows:
1. Ministry of Finance
2. Ministry of Health
3. Ministry of the Interior
4. Ministry of Defence
5. Ministry of Education
6. Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
7. Ministry of Roads and Highways
8. Ministry of Transport
9. Ministry of Sports and Recreation
10. Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice
11. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
12. Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
13. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
14. Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations
15. Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
16. Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
17. Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
18. Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection
19. Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
20. Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment
21. Ministry of Food and Agriculture
22. Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
23. Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
This strategic overhaul reflects President Mahama’s commitment to creating a more streamlined and effective government, reducing redundancy, and optimizing resource allocation to better serve the people of Ghana.
