John Mahama swears in Haruna Iddrisu as new Education Minister

President John Dramani Mahama following the successful vetting of Haruna Iddrisu by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, on January 22, swore him as the country’s new Minister of Education.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to being the leanest and most efficient in the nation’s history, capping ministerial appointments at a total of 60.
“As the ministers are approved by Parliament and as they are sworn in, I will proceed to name deputy ministers for some of the ministries, which will bring the total number of ministers to 60,” he stated.
President John Dramani Mahama also reassured fellow Ghanaians of his dedication to serving their interests, emphasizing, “I am here to serve at the pleasure of Ghanaians.”
On the same day, His Excellency John Mahama also swore in six ministerial nominees following their approval by Parliament on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
They are Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, Dr. Dominic Ayine, Attorney General, John Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, and Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education.
Others are Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture and Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways underwent rigorous vetting and parliamentary debate prior to their parliamentary endorsement.
Addressing Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the newly sworn-in Finance Minister, the President highlighted the critical nature of his role, saying, “Citizens are counting on you to stabilize the nation’s currency.”
President Dramani Mahama at the ceremony revealed plans to nominate deputy ministers for various ministries in the coming days.
“As the ministers are approved by Parliament and as they are sworn in, I will proceed to name deputy ministers for some of the ministries, which will bring the total number of ministers to 60,” he stated.
The nominees, who underwent rigorous vetting and parliamentary debate, form part of the initial batch of appointments submitted for parliamentary endorsement. They include:
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance
Dr. Dominic Ayine, Attorney General
John Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education
Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture
Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways
The new Ministers of State are expected to play pivotal roles in addressing pressing national challenges, including economic recovery, education reform, agricultural productivity, and infrastructural development.