President John Mahama has placed a ban on non-essential foreign travel for ministers of state in a bid to promote modesty in governance and cut public spending.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the fourth batch of ministers at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, President Mahama also prohibited ministers from travelling first-class.
He further directed that all foreign trips must receive prior approval from the Chief of Staff.
The ministers, sworn in under Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, were recently approved by Parliament following a rigorous vetting process by the Appointments Committee.
Among the newly sworn-in ministers are:
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
- Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology
- Samuel Nartey George – Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations
- Kofi Iddie Adams – Minister for Sports and Recreation
- Joseph Bukari Nikpe – Minister for Transport
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister for Health
The move aligns with the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and responsible governance.
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