President John Dramani Mahama has implemented a restructuring of the government, reducing the number of ministries from 29 to 23 as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, cut inefficiencies, and ensure a leaner and more effective administration.

Among the key changes is the abolition of several ministries that existed under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The axed ministries are:

President Mahama reduces Ministries to 23 in Civil Service restructuring

1. Ministry of Information


2. Ministry of National Security


3. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs


4. Ministry of Railway Development


5. Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources


6. Ministry of Public Enterprises


7. Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (merged with Local Government)

New and renamed Ministries

President Mahama has also introduced innovative ministries to address emerging priorities:

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has been established to focus on youth employment, skills development, and leadership.
Previously known as the Ministry of Youth and Sports, it has been renamed to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
The renaming of the Ministry of Energy to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition underscores the administration’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental sustainability.
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment reflects a renewed emphasis on job creation and labour issues.
President’s vision

The restructuring is seen as a necessary step to foster good governance, eliminate redundancies, and realign governmental priorities.

With this reorganisation, President Mahama has signalled his administration’s focus on strategic governance, innovation, and a commitment to addressing pressing national issues.

Newly Established Ministries

The following 23 ministries will now be a part of Ghana’s Civil Service:

1. Ministry of Finance


2. Ministry of Health


3. Ministry of the Interior


4. Ministry of Defence


5. Ministry of Education


6. Ministry of Energy and Green Transition


7. Ministry of Roads and Highways


8. Ministry of Transport


9. Ministry of Sports and Recreation


10. Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice


11. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources


12. Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs


13. Ministry of Foreign Affairs


14. Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations


15. Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology


16. Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment


17. Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources


18. Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection


19. Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts


20. Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment


21. Ministry of Food and Agriculture


22. Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture


23. Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry