Profile of the Regional Minister
The Regional Minister – Western North
Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum
Regional Minister, Western North Region, Republic of Ghana
Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum is the Regional Minister for the Western North Region. He was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama in January 2025 and subsequently approved by Parliament. He assumed office on 11 February 2025 at the Western North Regional Coordinating Council in Sefwi Wiawso.
Professional Background
Hon. Brentum is a chartered accountant, politician, local government professional and mining-sector expert. His professional background includes technical, managerial and regulatory experience in the mining industry. He also previously served as an Assembly Member for the Juaboso Electoral Area in the Juaboso District.
His combination of accounting, local governance and mining-sector experience provides a professional background relevant to the economic, environmental and administrative issues confronting the Western North Region.
Role as Regional Minister
As Regional Minister, Hon. Brentum provides political leadership for the Region and works with the Western North Regional Coordinating Council, the nine MMDAs, traditional authorities, Regional Departments and Agencies, development partners and other stakeholders to coordinate government programmes and regional development.
His responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership for the implementation of government policies and programmes.
- Coordinating development activities across the Region.
- Supporting the work of the Municipal and District Assemblies.
- Promoting peace, security and social cohesion.
- Monitoring government projects and programmes.
- Facilitating investment and economic development.
- Engaging traditional authorities, communities and development partners.
- Supporting improved public-service delivery.