President Mahama Assents to Five New Laws, Including Major Reforms in Security, Education, and Mining
President John Dramani Mahama has given his assent to five significant bills, transforming them into law and introducing key reforms across national security, education, mining, and financial protection.
The five Acts are:
- Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2025
- Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026
- University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2025
- Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Act, 2025
- Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Act, 2026
Highlights of the New Laws
Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2025 This Act introduces major reforms to Ghana’s national security architecture. It empowers the President to designate a minister to oversee the National Security Coordinator, effectively abolishing the substantive position of Minister for National Security. The law also renames the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) as the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI).
Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026 The amendment reduces the levy imposed on gold mining companies from 3% to 1%, providing relief to operators in the sector.
University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2025 Introduced by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, this Act establishes a new public university focused on engineering and agricultural sciences. Bunsu in the Eastern Region has been designated as the main campus, with additional campuses planned in other regions.
Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Act, 2025 This law strengthens the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation by enhancing its capacity to safeguard depositors’ funds in the event of the failure of a licensed financial institution.
Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Act, 2026 The Act makes it mandatory for all existing tertiary institutions currently affiliated with mentoring universities to obtain a charter within six years, aiming to improve standards and autonomy in higher education.
These new laws reflect the government’s commitment to reforming key sectors, strengthening national security structures, supporting local industry, protecting depositors, and enhancing the quality and regulation of tertiary education.
The Acts are now officially part of Ghana’s statute book and will take effect according to their respective commencement provisions.
