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.
Address the degradation of natural resources and ensure the effective and efficient management of these resources for sustainable development.
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.
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.
The Ministry is responsible for the following:
Minister
Leading the ministry's strategic vision and policy implementation for sustainable land and natural resource management.
Deputy Minister
Supporting ministerial functions and overseeing key operational areas of the ministry's mandate.
Chief Director
Overseeing the administrative and technical operations of the ministry and its agencies.
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.
DIR. POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND BUDGET
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH, STATISTICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, FORESTRY
HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT
AG. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR LANDS
AG. DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF MINES
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT
HEAD, PUBLIC RELATIONS
Director Of Communications
The Ministry has three sub-sectors namely:
Ensuring the efficient formulation, Implementation, Co-ordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of policies and programmes;
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;
The Mining Sub-sector is managed by the following Agencies:
Establishment of land administration systems following Ghana's independence.
Official establishment of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Launch of comprehensive land administration reforms and digitization initiatives.
Implementation of digital land registry and online service delivery platforms.
