The political head of the Ministry is the Minister of Mineral Resources, Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray and by consequence the direct representative of His Excellency the President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma. He is assisted by the Deputy Minister, Mr. Abdul Ignosi Koroma. The political wing provides the strategic direction of the Ministry. In collaboration with the Administrative and Professional wings, the political wing formulates and presents policies and legislation for the consideration of Cabinet and Parliament