The government has announced plans to reassign staff from defunct ministries to other agencies, ensuring job security for all affected employees.Minister of State-designate for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, assured the public that no employees would lose their jobs as a result of the ongoing restructuring.

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He emphasized that employees whose roles remain essential to government operations will be redeployed to agencies where their expertise is needed.“Nobody will be laid off. What may happen is that there are some agencies where recruitment will not continue because their functions are becoming obsolete. We don’t need additional human resources,” Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated in an engagement with the media.

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He further clarified that the restructuring process would focus on reallocating staff to areas in need of personnel, rather than initiating dismissals. This move comes in response to concerns about the future of public sector workers following President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to dissolve or restructure several ministries, including the Ministry of Information.

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The reorganization is part of the government’s broader initiative to modernize public service operations, enhance efficiency, and create a system that better serves the needs of Ghanaians.As part of this effort, the administration has merged or abolished several ministries. For example, the Ministry of Information has seen its responsibilities transferred to the presidency.

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Likewise, the Ministry of Water and Sanitation has been merged with the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources.Other notable changes include the complete abolition of the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of National Security. Additionally, the Ministry of Chieftaincy has been merged with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports has also been split into two entities: the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment.These adjustments reflect President Mahama’s commitment to creating a leaner, more responsive, and cost-effective government, aligning with efforts to improve public service and reduce redundancies.

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The reorganization is expected to streamline the government and better allocate resources to areas of greatest need, all while maintaining job security for employees affected by the changes.

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