Simon Osei Mensah has expressed appreciation to President Akufo-Addo for maintaining him as the Ashanti Regional Minister.

President Akufo-Addo on Thursday released the names of 46 nominees as ministers and regional ministers-designate

Simon Osei Mensah is one of the former regional Ministers whose name featured in Akufo-Addo's first list which has been forwarded to the vetting committee in Parliament. 

Speaking in an interview on Kumasi-based Hello FM, the acting Regional Minister further disclosed his plans for the region.

Listen to him in the video below