President John Dramani Mahama has appointed twelve individuals to constitute the governing board of the Bank of Ghana.

The announcement comes a day after the swearing-in of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, and the 1st Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakaria Mumuni.

This appointment was made in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 70(1)(d)(iii) of the Constitution, as well as Section 8 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended by the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 918).

The board comprises five women and seven men, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening the financial sector and ensuring sound economic management through the expertise of distinguished professionals from diverse fields.

The newly appointed board is expected to provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the Bank of Ghana, ensuring stability in the country’s financial sector and fostering economic growth.

See the full list below:

• 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 Expert

• Emma Akua Bulley – Lawyer

• Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia – Finance Markets/Treasury Specialist

• Dr. Stephen Senyo Sapati – Finance/Audit Expert

• Beatrice Feehi Annangfio – Lawyer

• Kizzita Mensah – Lawyer

• Joseph W. Asamoah – Fintech Specialist

• Isaac Adongo – Economist

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