Mohammed Amin Adam
Hon Mohammed Amin Adam | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Karaga | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Minister for Finance and Economic Planning | |
| Assumed office 14 February 2024 | |
| President | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| Preceded by | Ken Ofori-Atta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammed Amin Adam 15 April 1974 Karaga |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Finance Committee, Defence and Interior Committee |
Mohammed Amin Adam (born on April 15, 1974) is a Ghanaian politician who previously served as the Deputy Minister for Energy of Ghana and is currently the Minister of Finance of Ghana since February 2024.[1][2][3] He is popularly referred to as Amin Anta.[4][5] He is the member of parliament for Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party and part of the majority in the 8th parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.[6] Prior to becoming the Deputy Minister for Energy, he was the Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy.[7][8] Previously, he served as the mayor of the city of Tamale in the year 2005,[9][10] deputy minister for Northern Region of Ghana,[11] and Minister of State in charge of for Finance.[12]
Educational background[edit]
Amin Anta attended the Northern School of Business (Nobisco) in Tamale from 1988 to 1991 and Tamale Secondary School (now Tamale Senior High School) from 1991 to 1993. He has a B.A (Hons) in Economics and an M.Phil. in Economics from the University of Cape Coast. He holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Economics from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum & Mineral Law, and Policy at the University of Dundee in the United Kingdom, specializing in petroleum fiscal policy in resource-led economies and resource governance. Additionally, he is a fellow of the Institute of Certified Economists of Ghana.[13]
Political career[edit]
Adam is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He began his involvement in politics at a young age. His interest in politics earned him the nickname 'political Anta' while at Nobisco. During his days at the University of Cape Coast, he was the secretary of TESCON. In 1998, he was elected the national secretary and later national president of the National Union of Students.[14]
He contested as the parliamentary candidate of the NPP for Chogu Tishegu Constituency in 2000 but lost to Abubakari Sumani. In 2004, he was elected to contest as the NPP parliamentary candidate for the Tamale Central Constituency, he lost to Alhassan Wayo Seini of the NDC.[15]
President John Kufour appointed him as the Deputy Northern regional minister in 2005 and later the Mayor of Tamale.
He founded and served as executive director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) before taking on the position of Deputy Minister of Energy. In addition, he held a number of other posts in public and private organizations, including those of Africa Coordinator for Ibis' extractives industries, Commissioner of the Ghana Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, and Energy Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Energy in Ghana.[16]
He was appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo as Minister of Finance on February 14, 2024 after Ken Ofori-Atta was relieved of his duties after seven years.[17]
Philanthropy[edit]
He contributed 10 polytanks to enhance water storage capacity and donated GHC 100,000 for the refurbishment of a defunct underground tank.[18][19][20]
Personal life[edit]
Dr Adam is married to Rashida Adam[21]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ghana: President Akufo-Addo reshuffles cabinet, sacks finance minister". Africanews. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Mohammed Amin Adam | Ministry of Finance | Ghana". mofep.gov.gh. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Dr Amin Adam takes over from Ofori-Atta as new Finance Minister - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Amin Anta presents 600 women in Karaga with interest-free loans". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Hardi Pagazaa hails the appointment of Dr. Amin Anta as Minister of Finance". Zaa Radio 99.3 FM. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Adam, Amin Mohammed". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ quist (2016-05-10). "Industry subsidizing energy cost for households is misplaced- ACEP". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "ACEP: Ghanaians must participate in oil revenue discussions - MyJoyOnline.com". MyJoyOnline. 2015-04-19. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "10 things about Mohammed Amin Adam, Ghana's finance minister". The Africa Report.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Amin Anta wins Tamale NDC souls -as Kangaroo fever engulfs Tamale".
- ^ "Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has served the NPP with distinction". GhanaWeb. 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Gadafi, Mohammed (2023-02-07). "Dr Amin Adam Appointed Minister of State At Finance Ministry". The Custodian Newspaper Online. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Mohammed Amin Adam". Ministry Of Financial Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has served the NPP with distinction". GhanaWeb. 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Ghana Election 2004 Results - Tamale Central Constituency". Peace FM. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "Mohammed Amin Adam | Ministry of Finance | Ghana". mofep.gov.gh. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ 24NewsGh (2024-02-14). "Profile Of Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam: The New Finance Minister". Retrieved 2024-02-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Finance Minister supports Tamale Teaching Hospital with 10 polytanks and GHC100K". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Etefe, Juliet (2024-04-12). "Finance Minister donates 10 water tanks to Tamale Hospital". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Finance Minister donates dialysis machines, water tanks to Tamale Teaching Hospital". GhanaWeb. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Okyere, Gertrude (2021-11-26). "Deputy Minister, wife celebrate 15th anniversary with stunning photos". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.