Tourism, Youth, and Fisheries Ministries Get New Leaders Following Parliamentary Approval
Dzifa Gomashie, Opare-Addo, and Emelia Arthur set to lead Tourism, Youth Empowerment, and Fisheries Ministries in Mahama's administration
- Dzifa Gomashie to boost cultural heritage and tourism revenue
- Opare-Addo to address employment and education challenges
- Emelia Arthur to focus on sustainability and productivity in aquaculture
Ghana’s Parliament has approved three high-profile nominees by President John Dramani Mahama to head critical ministries, following intense deliberations in the House.
The appointees include Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, and Emelia Arthur as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Dzifa Gomashie, a passionate advocate for arts and culture, is set to spotlight Ghana’s rich heritage to boost tourism and generate revenue.
George Opare-Addo’s mandate focuses on addressing youth-related challenges, such as employment and educational empowerment, while driving initiatives for young people’s development.
Meanwhile, Emelia Arthur brings her expertise in rural development and fisheries to promote sustainability and innovation in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee meticulously vetted the nominees, examining their qualifications and vision for their respective portfolios, before granting approval.
These appointments signal a strategic move in advancing the administration’s development agenda under President Mahama.
