By Elsie Appiah-Osei, GNA
Accra, Aug. 27, GNA- Parliament has approved the nominations of Mr Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Ministers for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Environment, Science and Technology, respectively.
The approvals followed their vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee as part of the constitutional process for scrutinising presidential nominees for ministerial appointments.
Mr Ayariga, who previously served as Majority Leader, Leader of Government Business in Parliament and Chairman of Parliament’s Business Committee, was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to head the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.
Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings was nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, with responsibility for key areas including environmental protection, scientific research, technological development, and policies addressing environmental challenges.
Both nominees appeared before the Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, where they were assessed on their competence, experience, and suitability for their respective portfolios.
The Committee subsequently recommended their approval, paving the way for Parliament to consider and approve their nominations.
The approvals form part of President Mahama’s ongoing changes to his ministerial team as his administration seeks to advance its policy agenda in local governance, environmental protection, science, and technology.
Mr Ayariga is expected to bring his parliamentary and political experience to the Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs portfolio, while Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings will oversee the government’s agenda on environmental sustainability, science, and technological development.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei
Reporter: Elsie Appiah-Osei
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