Press Releases of Monday, 4 March 2024

Source: Dieu Media Ghana

Financial experts welcome Ken Ofori-Atta's new appointment

Ken Ofori-Atta, Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Former Finance Minister

Some financial experts and analysts have welcomed the appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta by President Akufo Addo as a senior presidential advisor and special Envoy for International Finance and Private sector Investments.

According to the financial experts and economic analysts, it would enable him connect with global economic managers and financial powers and also strike financial deals and agreements that would boost investments and enhance Ghana’s image.

Ken Ofori-Atta's position is expected to leverage his extensive experience and network to attract international investments and bolster private sector participation in Ghana's development.

His new role would also leverages his proven track record in finance and international engagement. He was the first African to testify before the US Congress in support of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, and held leadership positions in international organizations like the World Bank/IMF Development Committee and the African Capacity Building Foundation.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last month appointed Ken Ofori-Atta as the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments.

This happened after he was replaced by Dr Mohammed Amin Adam as the Finance Minister. The new position according to the experts will also give him the urge to advise President Akufo-Addo on matters of international finance and private sector investment.

Prior to his ministerial role, he co-founded Databank, a prominent Ghanaian financial services company, and held numerous board positions across diverse industries.