Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has sworn into office the newly constituted governing board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday, March 13, at the central bank’s headquarters in Accra.
Addressing the board, the Vice President commended them for their impressive credentials and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, emphasizing that their leadership would be crucial in addressing the country’s economic challenges.
“Your diverse backgrounds as public sector and private sector operators have equipped you with the required attitude and perspectives to offer the dynamic and inspirational leadership the Bank of Ghana requires at this critical period,” she stated.
She highlighted the central bank’s vital role in restoring public trust and ensuring macroeconomic stability, noting that the success of the government’s economic agenda depended significantly on the performance of the BoG.
“The President’s social contract with the people of Ghana to reset, rebuild, and restore public trust and macroeconomic stability through responsive financial sector governance and sound economic policies rests on your shoulders as the Board, alongside the Cabinet, the Finance Minister, and other key stakeholders,” she added.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also praised the government’s efforts in ensuring gender diversity on the board, with five women among its members, representing over 40% female participation—aligning with global best practices.
She urged the board to review existing policies to align them with contemporary best practices and the government’s economic agenda, expressing confidence in their ability to provide the leadership needed to achieve the administration’s economic objectives.
The board, chaired by Dr. Johnson Asiama, was constituted by President John Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State. Among its members is Bolgatanga Central MP, Isaac Adongo.
