Dominic Nitiwul

Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul (born 4 November 1977) Nitiwul has held the office of Minister of Defence of Ghana from February 2017 to January 2025.

Early life and education Dominic Nitiwul studied in various educational institutions in Ghana, Germany, and the United Kingdom. He has served on many committees in both the Ghanaian parliament and the Pan-African Parliament. These include: Finance Committee, Monetary and Financial Affairs Committee, Business Committee, Appointment Committee, Youth and Sports Committee, Roads and Transport Committee, and Education Committee.

2016 Parliamentary election Nitiwul won the 2016 Parliamentary elections for his constituency by defeating the National Democratic Congress candidate Dr Joseph Mamboah Rockson. Prior to the elections Nitiwul had announced that he would win due to the fact that his opponent was not a native of the constituency and was not abreast with what was happening in the constituency; he also cited the numerous developmental projects he had undertaken. His opponent opined that Nitiwul had served for far too long and believed the constituents needed a new face. His nomination was for the Ministry of Defence. Nitiwul was approved for the ministry by members of the Ghanaian parliament, along with eight others. His oath of office was administered by President Akuffo-Addo on 27 January 2017. on the list presented to parliament for approval on 21 January 2021, Mr. Nitiwul was nominated by the president to maintain his ministerial position as the minister of Defence.

Galamsey fight Nitiwul has made the fight against illegal mining as one of his main objectives as Minister of Defence. Illegal operators mine for precious metals in various parts of Ghana with little or no regard for the environment. Previous governments had tried and failed to curb the illegal mining due to a lack of concerted effort. Working with the military high command of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Nitiwul helped roll out measures to seize machinery, drive out the miners, and restore degraded lands in the country. Mahama had been mistaken for an armed robber and lynched by some inhabitants of Diaso.

Cabinet Minister In May, 2017, President Nana Akufo-Addo named Dominic Nitiwul as part of nineteen ministers who would form his cabinet.

Personal life Nitiwul is married with five children.