In a move aimed at strengthening the Bank of Ghana’s leadership and policy direction, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a new 12-member governing board. The board, chaired by Dr. Johnson Asiama, who assumes office as Governor, comprises professionals with expertise in economics, law, fintech, and financial regulation.
Dr. Zakaria Mumuni takes on the role of 1st Deputy Governor, while Thomas Nyarko Ampem represents the Ministry of Finance. Other notable members include economists Augustine Fritz Gockel and Isaac Adongo, fintech expert Joseph W. Asamoah, and legal professionals Emma Akua Bulley, Beatrice Annangfio, and Kizzita Mensah.
The board also boasts financial and audit specialists such as Nana Akua Ayivora, Evelyn Kwatia, and Dr. Stephen Senyo Sapati. These appointments come at a critical time for Ghana’s economy, as the Bank of Ghana seeks to manage inflation, stabilize the financial sector, and drive sustainable economic growth.
The new board is expected to enhance monetary policy implementation, improve financial sector governance, and promote economic resilience. With their diverse expertise and experience, the board members are poised to provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the Bank of Ghana.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
