President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Mr. John Peter Amewu as the Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources. Mr Amewu, who has a rich experience in policy issues within the extractive sector, is expected to wage an effective campaign against illegal mining and the wanton destruction of areas endowed with natural resources.
In a related development, the President has named Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a renowned scientist as the Minister-designate for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.