Joseph Nelson nominated as Western Regional Minister in second list of ministerial appointments
Documents obtained by Beach Newsroom indicate that President John Dramani Mahama has released the second round of ministerial appointments of ministers, which includes nine cabinets and three regional ministers.
These appointments contribute to the expanding list of key roles announced by the government as part of its initiatives to reshape governance and strategically bolster critical sectors such as education, agriculture and infrastructure development.
The document provides a rare insight into the governance strategy of the Mahama administration.
Amongst the notable appointments, veteran parliamentarian Haruna Iddrisu is appointed to head the Ministry of Education, while Kwame Governs Agbodza is chosen to lead the pivotal Ministry of Roads and Highways.
Joseph Nelson has been nominated as the Western Regional Minister designate.
The appointments represent a balance between experienced and skilled technocrats, with several returning ministers offering valuable institutional knowledge in their roles.
The nominations will be formally submitted to Parliament through Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for approval.
Nominees for regional ministerial positions
The document outlines three key appointments for regional minister positions:
- Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region
- Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
- Joseph Nelson – Western Region
Recently nominated ministers
- Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP – Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Eric Opoku, MP – Ministry of Food and Agriculture
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP – Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP – Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
- Emelia Arthur, MP – Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
- Haruna Iddrisu, MP – Ministry of Education
- Ahmed Ibrahim, MP – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
