Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has sworn in the new-constituted 12-member governing board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), calling on them to provide dynamic and inspirational leadership the institution needs.

The ceremony took place on Thursday, March 13, at the Central Bank's headquarters in Accra.

“You come from diverse backgrounds in both the public and private sectors, which have equipped you with the right attitudes and perspectives to lead the Bank of Ghana effectively during this critical period marked by significant economic challenges,” she remarked.

She further emphasized that the Bank needs innovative and dynamic leadership to continue delivering its public services and to restore and strengthen stakeholder trust in the institution.

“I am convinced that you will bring your individual and collective expertise to the governance of the Bank, to ensure that the President’s economic agenda of resetting the country is achieved. As good corporate governance requires of all new boards, I urge you to examine the existing policies of the Bank to ensure that such policies are aligned with leading contemporary policies and more importantly, that it is aligned to Government’s social contract with the people of Ghana," she stressed.

The Vice President continued: “Governor Chair, it is important to mention that our Government has ensured gender parity in the composition of this Board with the appointment of five women. This composition, with over 40% female representation, makes this Board appropriately diverse, inclusive and consistent with leading global practice and standards on board diversity and inclusion."

“Once again, I congratulate you and wish you the very best in your new role. May your tenure be an impactful and successful one as you seek to guide this institution to achieve its mandate and attain the macro-economic agenda of the Government,” she added.

President John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State, appointed the 12 individuals as members of the governing board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Their appointment is in accordance with Article 70(1)(d)(iii) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended by the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 918).

The newly constituted board is expected to provide strategic guidance and policy direction for the Bank of Ghana, ensuring sound monetary management and financial stability in the country.

Full List of the 12-Member Bank of Ghana Governing Board

    1. Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama – Governor (Chairman)
    2. Dr. Zakari Mumuni – 1st Deputy Governor
    3. Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Representative from the Ministry of Finance
    4. Mr. Augustine Fritz Gockel – Economist
    5. Nana Akua Ayivora – Accountant/Audit/Risk/Compliance
    6. Emma Akua Bulley – Lawyer
    7. Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia – Finance Markets/Treasury
    8. Dr. Stephen Senyo Sapati – Finance/Audit
    9. Beatrice Feehi Annangfio – Lawyer
    10. Kizzita Mensah – Lawyer
    11. Joseph W. Asamoah – FinTech
    12. Isaac Adongo – Economist