Our Ministry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) was established under Section 11 of the Civil Service Law, 1993 (PNDCL 327), and is mandated to ensure the sustainable management and utilization of the nation’s lands, forests and wildlife resources as well as the efficient management of the mineral resources for socio-economic growth and development. The broad aim of the Ministry is to provide leadership and guidance in the Management of the Nation’s, Natural Resources through effective policy formulation, market regulation and asset management.
Our Goal
Address the degradation of natural resources and ensure the effective and efficient management of these resources for sustainable development.
Our Mission
The Ministry exist to ensure the sustainable management and utilization of Ghana’s lands, forests, wildlife and mineral resources for socio-economic growth and development.
Our Vision
Excel in the management of land, forest, wildlife and mineral resources by well-trained, disciplined and motivated staff through the delivery of client oriented services.
Functions
The Ministry is responsible for the following:
- Ensuring the efficient formulation, Implementation, Co-ordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of policies and programmes;
- Ensuring efficient and equitable land delivery services
- Facilitating the promotion of sustainable forest and wildlife resource management and utilisation;
- Ensuring efficient management of mineral resources to catalyse sustainable development;
- Facilitating the promotion of effective inter-agency and cross sectorial linkages;
- Protecting the country’s boundaries in collaboration with other state agencies.
Leadership Team
HON. EMMANUEL ARMAH-KOFI BUAH
Minister
Leading the ministry's strategic vision and policy implementation for sustainable land and natural resource management.
HON. ALHAJI YUSIF SULEMANA
Deputy Minister
Supporting ministerial functions and overseeing key operational areas of the ministry's mandate.
MR.INNOCENT HALIGAH
Chief Director
Overseeing the administrative and technical operations of the ministry and its agencies.
The Chief Advisor
The Chief Advisor To The Minister
Professor Jerry S. Y. Kuma is the Chief Advisor to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP, Ellembelle). Prof Kuma was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana from October 2012 to October 2020 and until recently, the Rector of Perez University College, Pomadze, Winneba. He is a Professor of Environmental Hydrogeology and Geophysics. He holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Geology and Physics from University of Ghana, Legon awarded him in 1985.
Directors & Unit Heads
MR. EYRA KWAKU NUTSUGAH
DIR. POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND BUDGET
MR. ENOCH LARYEA ANNAN
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE
MRS. JOSEPHINE BADDOO
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH, STATISTICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
MR. FRANK OLIVER KPODO
DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
MR. JOSEPH OSIAKWAN
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, FORESTRY
MR. SAMUEL KUBI APEATU
HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT
MR. HOPE BOYE AGBAH
AG. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, LANDS
MR. KWAME AHUMAH
AG. DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF MINES
ALHAJI SIRAJ TANKO
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
MS. ALICE ZU
DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT
MS. GIFTY ABOAGYE-MENSAH
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS
MAWUSI AMA MAWUENYEFIA
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATION
Sector Profile
The Ministry has three sub-sectors namely:
Forestry Sub-sector
Ensuring the efficient formulation, Implementation, Co-ordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of policies and programmes;
- Forest Services Division
- Wildlife Divison
- Timber Industry Development Division
- Plantation Development Fund Board
Land Sub-sector
The Land Sub-sector is managed by the Lands Commission, Ghana Boundary Commission and the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands. The Lands Commission has the following divisions;
- Land Registration Division
- Land Valuation Division
- Survey and Mapping Division
- Public and Vested Lands Management Division
Mining Sub-sector
The Mining Sub-sector is managed by the following Agencies:
- Minerals Commission
- Ghana Geological Survey Authority
- Minerals Development Fund
- Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation
- Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation
Medium-Term Development Plan (2022-2025)
MLNR’S POLICY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO ITS MANDATE
Promote sustainable extraction of mineral resources.
Ensure effective linkage of extractive industry to the rest of the economy.
Develop efficient land administration and management system.
Expand forest conservation areas.
Protect forest reserves.
Conserve marine areas.
Reduce environmental pollution.
Promote sustainable use of forest and wildlife resources
Reduce coastal erosion
Combat deforestation, desertification and soil erosion
Enhance climate change resilience
Reduce greenhouse gases
Promote proactive planning for disaster prevention and mitigation
Promote sustainable groundwater resources development and management
Promote efficient and effective land administration
Improve resource mobilization and effectively manage its utilization
Our History
1957 - Independence Era
Establishment of land administration systems following Ghana's independence.
1986 - Ministry Formation
Official establishment of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
2008 - Land Administration Project
Launch of comprehensive land administration reforms and digitization initiatives.
2020 - Digital Transformation
Implementation of digital land registry and online service delivery platforms.