Mpiani, three others sworn into office

Accra, March 10, GNA - President John Agyekum Kufuor on Thursday swore four Ministers, including a woman, into office at a brief ceremony at the Castle, Osu.

He administered the oaths of allegiance, office and secrecy and presented the instruments of appointment to Mr Kwadwo Okyere Mpiani, Chief of Staff and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku, Minister of State at the Ministry of Regional Co-operation and New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).

The rest were Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, Minister of State in Charge of Public Sector Reform and Ms Elizabeth Akua Ohene, Minister of State at the Ministry of Education and Sports.