MoYS renamed Ministry of Sports and Recreation
President John Dramani Mahama has renamed the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) to the Ministry of Sport and Recreation (MoSR)
President Mahama made the modifications on January 9, 2025, under Section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L 327).
It thus reduces the number of ministries from 30 to 23, a decision in line with his campaign promise to reduce the size of government.
With the new changes, the Youth and Sports Ministry would be replaced by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
According to a statement from the Office of the president, a new Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has been established to handle concerns of the youth.
President Mahama is expected to appoint a new Sports and Recreation Minister and Deputy in the coming days as well as other ministries to commence government business. —GNA