The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially inaugurated a new board of directors, reinforcing its commitment to promoting financial stability, sound monetary policy, and economic resilience.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, brought together the Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, senior government officials, and leading financial experts.
In his address, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, highlighted the pivotal role of the central bank in navigating the country’s current economic challenges.
He underscored the importance of the board’s leadership in tackling key issues such as macroeconomic instability, high inflation, exchange rate volatility, and growing fiscal pressures.
“This new Board brings renewed strength and strategic direction to help safeguard Ghana’s economic future,” Dr. Asiama stated, expressing confidence in the Board’s capacity to support recovery and long-term stability.
He noted that the newly appointed board, made up of highly experienced professionals, is tasked with guiding the bank’s policy direction to restore confidence, uphold price stability and reinforce good governance.
“This Board will navigate these challenges with boldness, integrity, and accountability. The decisions taken here will not only shape the future of the Bank of Ghana but also impact businesses, households and the overall economy,” the Governor stated.
He reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to excellence, transparency, and independence in monetary and financial policies, stressing that the board’s leadership will be crucial in ensuring economic stability.
The Vice President, who led the inauguration, is expected to provide key remarks that will shape the board’s mandate.
The newly appointed board will now begin its work in addressing Ghana’s economic concerns and implementing policies to strengthen the country’s financial sector.
The newly sworn-in board members are:
Dr Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama – Governor (Chairman)
Dr Zakari Mumuni – 1st Deputy Governor
Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Representative from the Ministry of Finance
Augustine Fritz Gockel – Economist
Nana Akua Ayivora – Accountant/Audit/Risk/Compliance
Emma Akua Bulley – Lawyer
Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia – Finance Markets/Treasury
Dr Stephen Senyo Sapati – Finance/Audit
Beatrice Feehi Annangfio – Lawyer
Kizzita Mensah – Lawyer
Joseph W. Asamoah – Fintech
Isaac Adongo – Economist