Young Parliamentarians congratulate fellows for being nominated as Deputy ministers

According to Honourable Betty Nana Afua Krosby, the President’s belief in the young Members of Parliament buttresses his resolve in building a better future with deserving youth ambassadors. 

Young Parliamentarians congratulate fellows for being nominated as Deputy ministers
Honourable Betty Nana Afua Krosby

 The Vice President of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of Parliament, Honourable Betty Nana Afua Krosby wishes to congratulate the Young Members of Parliament on their nomination and appointment to fill various Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial positions under His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's government. 

"This is the first of many moments of congratulatory messages on your well-deserved nomination and appointment to a higher office in the country.," she stated.

The young determined Members of Parliament who have been nominated and subsequently assumed various Ministerial portfolios after Parliamentary approvals include Honourable Sarah Adjoa Safo MP for Dome Kwabenya and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Honourable Kojo Oppong Nkrumah MP for Ofoase Ayeribi and Minister for Information, Honourable Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Francis Asenso-Boakye MP for Bantama and Minister for Works and Housing.

"We are also highly elated that His Excellency the President has nominated our resourceful President of the Young Parliamentarians Forum, Honourable George Mireku Duker, Member of Parliament for Tarkwa- Nsuaem as Deputy Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources.

"Honourable Mireku Duker’s versatility, dedication and exemplary leadership qualities have earned him several successes in his political career which we are proud of," she added.

Other hardworking Members of the Forum nominated by His Excellency, the President include Honourable Mavis Nkansa Boadu, Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East, Deputy Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Honourable Nana Dokua  Asiamah-Adjei, Member of Parliament for Akwapim North, Deputy Minister-Designate for Trade and Industry, Honourable John Ntim Fodjour, Member of Parliament for Assin North, Deputy Minister-Designate for Education among others" she revealed.

According to her, this demonstrates His Excellency the President’s belief in the young Members of Parliament and also buttresses his resolve in building a better future with deserving youth ambassadors. 

Ms Betty on behalf of the group appreciated the President for following the example of his predecessors.

"To our colleague young MPs, Ministers and Deputy Ministers Designate, you are proof that good things come to those who are willing to sacrifice to achieve higher goals, as this new portfolio would be a good match for your skills and dedication.

"We urge you to keep working hard and give off your best to lift the image of the Young Parliamentarians Forum high.  

"Remember, to whom much is given, much is expected.

"Leadership and Members of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) are hopeful that this opportunity given to our young men and women would go a long way in strengthening and increasing the quantitative and qualitative participation of the Ghanaian youth in order to eradicate poverty, foster growth and ensure that the youth remain the most critical and influencing stakeholder in national development. 

"We are certain that the President would be pleased to see you accomplishing greater heights for the youth in the country and this, we believe would serve as a guide for future appointments.

"Congratulations once again on your well-deserved portfolios."

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