President John Dramani Mahama will on Friday, February 7, 2025, swear into office a new batch of ministers, including Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister.
This comes after parliament announced the approval of his nomination on Tuesday, February 4, following a successful vetting process.
Mr Nelson had his nomination approved by parliament alongside Kwabena Mintah Akandoh; Minister-designate for Health, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Issifu Seidu as Minister-designate for Climate Change and Sustainability.
Others were: Madam Charity Gardiner; Minister-designate for Ahafo Region, Mr Salisu Bi-Awuribe; Minister-designate for Savannah Region, Mr Wilbert Petty Brentum; Minister-designate for Western North, Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa; Minister-designate for Bono Region, Mr Francis Owusu Antwi; Minister-designate for Bono East Region, Mr Ekow Payin Okyere Eduamoh; Minister-designate for Central Region and Mr Charles Lwanga Puozuing; Minister-designate for Upper West Region.
Joseph Nelson will succeed Kobby Okyere-Darko who served as the Western Regional Minister for eight years under the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
