Accra, Jan 31, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State.
Dr. Asiamah’s nomination follows the receipt and acceptance of a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave leading to his retirement on March 31, 2025,
A statement signed by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu Member of Parliament and Acting Spokesperson to the President, on Friday noted, that Dr Asiamah has a wealth of experience in banking, having worked at the Bank of Ghana for over 23 years.
Dr. Johnson Asiamah, who holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, has extensive experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research.
He had previously served as a Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana between 2016 and 2017.
“He has over the years demonstrated commitment to implementing sound monetary and exchange rate policy, fostering a stable financial system, as well as promoting accelerated economic growth in Ghana”, the statement noted.
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