Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). The appointment was made during the bank’s 23rd Annual General Meeting held in Banjul, Gambia, on a date not specified.
In his acceptance, Minister Forson outlined a four-pillar vision for EBID, focusing on strengthening resource mobilization, improving capital recovery through enhanced asset management and operational efficiency, facilitating non-regional membership to diversify partnerships, and positioning EBID as West Africa’s premier development finance institution.
The Minister expressed gratitude to his colleagues on the Board for the confidence reposed in him and acknowledged the tireless efforts of EBID President Dr. George Agyekum Donkor and his team in advancing regional integration and economic development. He also thanked his predecessor, Hon. Seedy Keita, for his exemplary leadership.
As Chairman, Minister Forson pledged Ghana’s unwavering commitment to EBID’s mission and mandate, emphasizing the potential for collective action to realize a self-reliant, integrated, and economically empowered West Africa. With this appointment, Minister Forson is poised to drive transformative impact across the region, leveraging EBID’s capabilities to foster resilience, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
