President Nana Akufo Addo has appointed Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor to assume responsibility as Trade and Industry Minister until a substantive is named.

His appointment follows the resignation of Alan Kyerematen as Trade Minister.

The Presidency, in an earlier statement tasked the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to act as the caretaker Minister for the Trade Ministry.

Mr. Abu Jinapor duties as the Trade Minister takes effect from January 16.