THE President, Mr J. A. Kufuor has nominated Papa Owusu-Ankoma, Deputy Majority Leader, as the new Minister of Youth and Sports.

Papa Owusu-Ankoma, the MP for Sekondi is 43 years old and a graduate of the University of Ghana.

He is a lawyer by profession and was called to the Bar in 1981.

Known widely for his calm and composed demeanour, Papa Owusu-Ankoma says he aims to help the youth of Ghana realise their potential and thanked the President for the honour done him, a statement signed by the Government Spokesperson, Ms Elizabeth Ohene said.