The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) is looking for financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance to recruit 400 scientists as a part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s analysis and innovation establishments.
Acting Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah stated the proposed recruitment is meant to deal with crucial human useful resource shortages that proceed to hamper scientific analysis, technological development and environmental administration within the nation.
He made the announcement on Monday, July 13, 2026, when Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang paid a working go to to the ministry.
According to Mr Armah Kofi-Buah, discussions with the Ministry of Finance are underway to safe the mandatory approval to recruit the scientists into varied scientific and analysis establishments.
“The Ministry is currently in talks with the Ministry of Finance for financial clearance to recruit 400 scientists into the scientific and research institutions to address the critical human resource gaps that are undermining the country’s capacity for scientific research, innovation, environmental management and technological development,” he stated.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to supporting the federal government’s agenda of selling sustainable environmental administration whereas harnessing science, know-how and innovation to drive nationwide growth.
“Your Excellency, this Ministry stands ready to support the government’s vision for sustainable environmental management and the application of science and technology for national development. On behalf of the Chief Director, all Heads of Agencies, Directors and staff of this Ministry,” he added.
Mr Armah Kofi-Buah additionally introduced the institution of 32 new district places of work of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), saying the growth was consistent with the Agency’s enhanced mandate and would enhance environmental governance and repair supply throughout the nation.
On local weather motion, he disclosed that Ghana had signed agreements with the governments of Singapore, Switzerland and Sweden, with South Korea turning into the most recent associate underneath Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
He defined that the agreements would allow Ghana to mobilise financial sources by buying and selling verified emission reductions, serving to the nation meet its nationally decided contributions underneath the worldwide local weather accord.
While highlighting these achievements, the Acting Minister acknowledged that vital challenges stay and referred to as for sustained funding and strategic interventions to strengthen Ghana’s science, know-how and environmental sectors.