Joshua Gmayenaam Makubu (born 12 September 1980)[1] is a Ghanaian politician. He is Minister of Oti Region in Ghana.[2][3] President Nana Akufo-Addo nominated him for the position. He is the second person with a disability to be appointed as a Ghanaian minister.[4][5][6]
Hon Joshua Makubu | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Oti Region | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| President | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| Preceded by | Nana Kwasi Owusu-Yeboah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joshua Makubu 12 September 1980 Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Politician • Advocate |
Background
editHe is from Nkwanta South.[7] He had one leg surgically amputated when he was either 8 or 9 years old.[8][9] He attended EP Senior High School in Saboba, Northern Region, before enrolling at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He graduated with a BSc. in Actuarial Science. He later earned a MPhil in Business Administration at the University of Ghana.[10] He is pursuing a PhD in Finance at University of Ghana Business School[9][1] and also has a Higher National Diploma in statistics.[7] He works as a teacher and an advocate.[11][12][10]
Politics
editHe is a member of the New Patriotic Party, for whom he began serving as regional secretary in 2018.[10][13] His predecessor in office was Nana Kwasi Owusu-Yeboah, the former and first Oti Regional Minister.[14][5]
References
edit- ^ a b Benefo, Opoku (23 January 2021). "All You Need To Know About Joshua Makubu, The Disabled Man Appointed As Minister By Prez Akufo Addo". Sefbenonline. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Parliament approves Regional minister nominees". Graphic Online. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Parliament approves Regional Ministers-designate". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Oti Regional Minister-designate hopeful of improving attitudes towards PWDs". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Makubu is more than competent for his ministerial role-Council". Rainbow Radio International. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Makubu's appointment: PNC youth organiser lauds President Akufo-Addo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Meet the physically challenged minister to serve under Akufo-Addo". GhanaWeb. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (22 January 2021). "I'm pleasantly surprised by my appointment – Oti Regional Minister-designate". 3news. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ a b "I'll Not Disappoint My People – Oti Minister Designate". DailyGuide Network. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ a b c "Joseph Makubu , Biography , Age , Education , Profile , Net Worth » GhLinks.com.gh™". Ghana Links. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Boakye, Edna Agnes (23 January 2021). "Federation of Disability hails Joshua Makubu's nomination as Oti Regional Minister". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Oti Regional Minister-designate hopeful of improving attitudes towards PWDs". Omankyeame News. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "NPP Youth Wing in Oti Region pledges support for Minister-designate Joshua Makubu". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "My appointment will stem negative stereotype of persons with disability - Oti Regional Minister nominee". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 January 2021.