An investment banker who worked in New York for several years, Agyarko hopes to be sworn in before the end of the month after clearance by the parliamentary vetting committee, which is due to commence scrutiny of candidates on 20 January.
The decision to merge three portfolios prompted calls from domestic energy experts for Akufo-Addo to appoint two deputy ministers in order that responsibility for petroleum affairs be concentrated in one appointee.
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