Parliament‘s Appointments Committee convenes today, January 22, 2025, to vet Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the President’s nominee for Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry.
This marks the committee’s fourth sitting as they expedite the vetting process to enable President John Dramani Mahama to form his government.
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Member of Parliament for Techiman North, was nominated by President Mahama on January 16, 2025, as part of a broader announcement of key appointments to his government.
Her nomination is seen as a critical step in shaping the administration’s agenda for trade, agribusiness, and industrial growth.
Ofosu-Adjare is a lawyer, international relations expert, and business executive with over 20 years of experience in legal practice and advocacy.
She has also served on several high-profile boards, contributing to the success of multi-million-dollar companies through her strategic leadership.
As Trade Minister-designate, she is expected to leverage her extensive expertise to revitalize Ghana’s trade and industrial sectors, with a particular focus on agribusiness development and fostering economic growth.
The vetting process provides an opportunity for Ofosu-Adjare to outline her vision for the ministry and respond to questions from the Appointments Committee regarding her qualifications, experience, and proposed policies.
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