Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has sworn in the new Governing Board of the Bank of Ghana, commending them for their diverse expertise. She emphasized the Board’s critical role in economic recovery, promoting policies for marginalized groups, and achieving gender parity. The Board is urged to align its strategies with global best practices for effective governance.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially sworn in the new Governing Board of the Bank of Ghana during a ceremony at the Bank’s headquarters in Accra. She commended the Board members for their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, expressing her confidence in their ability to lead effectively amidst prevailing economic challenges.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the significant impact of the Central Bank’s performance on the government’s success. She asserted the Board’s critical role in restoring public trust and ensuring macroeconomic stability through effective financial governance and policies. “The success of this government largely depends on the performance of the Central Bank,” she stated, highlighting the importance of the Board’s initiatives.
Additionally, the Vice President encouraged the Board to review existing policies, ensuring alignment with global best practices and adherence to the government’s social commitments. She recognized the Board’s gender diversity, noting it contains over 40% female representation, which is consistent with global inclusion standards.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged the Board to prioritize policies that support small-scale traders, youth, and women, ensuring their decisions positively affect all citizens, particularly marginalized groups. She expressed her belief that appropriate governance structures and support from stakeholders would facilitate Ghana’s economic recovery and growth.
In conclusion, she congratulated the Board members on their appointments and wished them success as they undertake their new responsibilities.
The swearing-in of the new Governing Board of the Bank of Ghana by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang reflects a strategic move to address economic challenges through innovative leadership. With a focus on macroeconomic stability, policy alignment with global standards, and support for diverse groups, the Board is positioned to foster public trust and drive Ghana’s economic recovery.
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