By: Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially sworn in the newly appointed Governing Board of the Bank of Ghana. At a ceremony held at the Bank of Ghana’s Bank Square in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the Board members for their appointment, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors.
She expressed confidence that their expertise would provide the dynamic and innovative leadership needed to address the current economic challenges facing the country. “The success of this government largely depends on the performance of the Central Bank,” she stated, emphasizing the Board’s critical role in restoring public trust and ensuring macroeconomic stability through sound financial governance and policies.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged the Board to review existing policies to ensure they align with global best practices and the government’s social contract with the people of Ghana. She also applauded the government’s commitment to gender parity, noting that the Board’s composition, with over 40% female representation, reflects global standards on diversity and inclusion.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further charged the Board to prioritize policies that support small-scale traders, women, and youth, stressing that their decisions must positively impact all citizens, especially those on the margins of society.
“I am confident that with the right board dynamics and support from the government and other stakeholders, you will provide the necessary governance structures and financial sector leadership to propel Ghana’s economic recovery and growth,” she added.
She concluded by congratulating the Board members and wishing them success in their new roles.
