The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, a renowned surgeon will be his Minister for Environment, Science and Technology when he officially assumes office on January 7.
He made the announcement at the 37th annual technological exhibition of the Apostle Kantanka Technology Centre on Sunday.
“Science, technology and innovation are the keys to the 21st century development. We have to find ways in which Science, Technology and Innovation become the central features of our policies and programs and of our development.
For this reason, if the next Parliament agrees, I will appoint a prominent Ghanaian to come and assist me, and take over the portfolio of the Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation minister” Akufo-Addo in his address said he was committed to the development of science and technology in the country believe the country can shift its focus to achieve a 30:70 ratio for the Humanities to Science related academic courses.
He said the country needed to support and protect pioneers of scientific developments and innovations to enable them do more and teach others to promote the development of a science-rich country. “What we also have to do is to encourage them. And that is what my government will do. To support people like Apostle Sarfo,” Akufo-Addo said.
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng is a trained physician and cardiothoracic surgeon who established the National Cardiothoracic Center and the Ghana Red Cross Society. He is also the President of the Ghana Heart Foundation and was once the Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
In March 2006, he announced his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party presidential primaries for the December 2008 National Presidential Elections.
He however lost on his attempt against now President-elect, Nana Akuffo-Addo who had subsequently lost the 2008 elections to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC), John Evans Atta-Mills. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng is married with five children.
Source: Citifmonline.com
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And who are the neutral people? You couldn't even mention your name. Shame on you. You are waiting to be named but realizing you are a spent force, now you resort to such infantile tactics. Ebeye wo yaw aaa now wawu
The man is a firm believer of the "I can do mantra" People only know him for the Korlebu cardio centre but he is a pioneer and ardent supporter of renewable energy technologies like biogas, biodiesel, solar, biochar and wind. He has a perfect understanding of science and technology issues as well as environmental issues. There can be no better person to steer the affairs of the ministry than Prof. The scientific community can work with him to drive the change we have been yearning for years. With his German training, I expert nothing less than excellence. We have lacked serious people in the ministry for the past four years. Sherry was good but Ayariga was a disaster to the aspirations of young Ghanaian scientist who wanted to make a difference with the very little resources they had. I can count on Prof to work with industry and the scientific community to solve one of the basic and fundamental problem confronting us as a nation - Waste
This Professor is one of the most experienced Ghanaias if not the most experienced that we can select for that ministry. Kudos to NANA for making such a perfect ministerial appointment.
You can bring whoever you want when you wing the 2099 elections so wait till it's your turn then you can bring whoever you wish to bring into your government but for now it's Nana Addo turn to bring in the best people with in consultation with counsel of elders in our party, I believe his picks are so far better than that of the NDC and it shall always be better than them. NDC as a party has no match for men and women compared to the NPP. Sit and analyze this one by one and do your comparison individually. He has chosen the best man for the job.. so STFU..
Meritocracy, and the beyond of meritocracy, His Excellency President-elect of the seventh parliament of the fourth Republic! May the Mighty God in His wisdom, direct the good and the health of your coming administration - The Akufo-Addo Administration. God speed you, His Excellency. We put our healthy shoulders to the wheel of the Ghana Nation State building. Welcome Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng! Sir, is your a compound name - Frimpong-Boateng?
please take time and understand the work of ministers of state. one doesn't need to be a technocrat. all one needs is a good understanding of the ministry and individual managerial skills / competence.
I think he will do better as a minister of health
Mr. Bring neutral persons, the best physicist is crippled in a wheel chair but his words are not crippled. In the US, the only appoint people who has vast experience, well educated and practice for long time, why will Ghanaians not respect the own intellectuals. that guy is perfect for that job. by the way Mr or mrs bring neutral persons, may I know your level of education.
We the NPP will not hire "babies with sharp teeth." We are dealing with competent people, not mediocre tyros.
That's it. Couldn't have picked anyone better. That's why I say that when the npp appoints a candidate for a job you are assured of some peace of mind and hope knowing u are in good hands. Congrats in advance