President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration's commitment to maintaining a lean and efficient government by appointing only essential deputy ministers.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 13 newly approved deputy ministers and Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, March 12, the president emphasized the need for streamlined governance. "Ministries that can function effectively without deputy ministers have not been assigned any deputy ministers, reaffirming our commitment to a lean and efficient government. "The swearing of this batch of 13 ministers and one minister of state brings us closer to achieving the full complement of the ministers," he stated.
President Mahama also revealed that the final list of four deputy ministers would be submitted within the week, fulfilling his administration's pledge to cap the number of ministers at 60.
The latest appointments signal the government's approach to balancing efficiency with functionality, ensuring that key ministries have the necessary leadership while avoiding excessive bureaucracy.
