The second batch of Pres­ident John Dramani Maha­ma's ministers have been sworn in following their unanimous approval by Parliament.

They are Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP, Ketu South, Minister for Tour­ism, Culture, and Creative Arts; George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empow­erment; and Emelia Arthur, MP, Shama; Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.

The rest are Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, Banda and Minister for Local Gov­ernment, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; and Elizabeth Ofosu-Ad­jare, MP, Techiman North, Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusi­ness.

It brings to 11 ministers who have taken office thus far following the swearing in of six earlier last week.