President John Agyekum Kufuor on Friday asked Ministers of State to be sensitive and responsive servants of the people.
He said they should be modest in their duties both in the office and in public and eschew ostentatious living to win the confidence of the people.
President Kufuor gave the advice when he swore-in four new Ministers approved by Parliament earlier in the day, at the Castle, Osu. The Ministers swore the official oath, the oath of secrecy and allegiance and received their instruments of appointment.
The new ministers were Mr Edward Osei-Kwaku for Youth and Sports, Mr Yaw Barimah for Works and Housing, Professor Kasim Kasanga, Lands and Forestry and Prince Imoro Andani, Northern Region.
President Kufuor said the Ministers are joining a very active and committed team of Ministers and government. They should therefore not forget the difficulties the country is passing through and be modest in their lifestyles.
He asked them not to be daunted by the suspicion and criticisms of bribery and corruption perceived by the people, but rather focus on the goals set by the government to achieve results.
"If you are not able to discipline yourselves but show tendencies that are likely to mar the joint efforts of the team, government would not protect you and you would have yourself to blame," he added.
Mr Osei-Kwaku on behalf of his colleagues pledged their support to assist the government to achieve its set goals, adding that with faith and commitment they would truly manage the affairs of the various ministries.
