President John Dramani Mahama has announced his first batch of regional ministerial nominees, underscoring his commitment to effective governance and regional development. These leaders, with diverse expertise in education, healthcare, media, and governance, are poised to tackle the unique challenges of their respective regions and drive the President’s development agenda.
List of Nominated Regional Ministers
| Region | Nominee | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Ali Adolf John | Education, Governance, Leadership |
| Oti | John Kwadwo Gyapong | Business, Education, Public Service |
| Volta | James Gunu | Media, Development Communication, Local Governance |
| Eastern | Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey | Education, Leadership, Women Empowerment |
| North-East | Ibrahim Tia | Health, Governance, Public Service |
| Ashanti | Dr. Frank Amoakohene | Healthcare, Youth Leadership, Public Service |
| Upper East | Akamugri Donatus Atanga | Education, Human Rights, Governance |
| Ahafo | Charity Gardiner | Business, Humanitarian Work, Education |
| Savannah | Salisu Be-Awuribe | Law, Development, Governance |
| Greater Accra | Linda Ocloo, MP | Banking, Finance, Governance |
Profiles of Key Nominees
1. Ali Adolf John (Northern Region)
Ali Adolf John brings his educational expertise as a former tutor and circuit supervisor. With advanced degrees in education and technology from the University of Education, Winneba, his governance and leadership experience are expected to enhance regional educational reforms.
2. John Kwadwo Gyapong (Oti Region)
A business executive and former Member of Parliament, Gyapong has served as NDC Regional Chairman for Oti. His background in education and business makes him a strong candidate to spearhead regional growth.
3. James Gunu (Volta Region)
A seasoned media practitioner and former MCE, Gunu holds a Master’s in Development Communication. His experience in media and governance positions him to lead impactful communication strategies for development. 
4. Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey (Eastern Region)
A passionate advocate for education and women empowerment, Mrs. Awatey is pursuing a PhD in Migration. Her leadership and community development expertise will address pressing issues in the region.
5. Ibrahim Tia (North-East Region)
Tia’s background in public health finance and governance offers a wealth of experience to strengthen healthcare systems and local government operations.
6. Dr. Frank Amoakohene (Ashanti Region)
Dr. Amoakohene’s medical and youth leadership credentials align with the need to address healthcare and youth development challenges in the Ashanti Region.
7. Akamugri Donatus Atanga (Upper East Region)
Atanga, an educator and human rights advocate, previously coordinated the National School Feeding Programme, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale social initiatives.
8. Charity Gardiner (Ahafo Region)
A businesswoman and HR professional, Gardiner has extensive experience in non-profit initiatives, focusing on girl-child education and empowerment.
9. Salisu Be-Awuribe (Savannah Region)
A lawyer and development expert, Be-Awuribe’s legal acumen and governance experience as a former DCE will guide Savannah’s development priorities.
10. Linda Ocloo, MP (Greater Accra Region)
Ocloo, an MP with a background in banking and finance, brings her expertise to foster financial accountability and effective governance in Ghana’s capital region.
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