By Hannah Awadzi
Accra, Oct. 2, GNA – Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the retirement of Mr. Nigel M. Baptiste from its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025, after serving a full tenure of nine (9) years in accordance with the Bank of Ghana Corporate Governance Directive, 2018.
A statement issued by the Communications Department of the bank and copied to the Ghana News Agency said Mr. Baptiste, who is the Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) and President and Managing Director of Republic Bank Limited (RBL), Trinidad & Tobago, served as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC.
He brought a wealth of banking expertise and strategic insight from a distinguished career with RFHL spanning over four decades.
His contribution to the governance and oversight of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has been invaluable in strengthening the Bank’s strategic direction, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Jonathan Prince Cann, Board Chairman of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, said: “On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, I wish to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Nigel Baptiste for his outstanding service.
“His depth of experience, wise counsel, and steadfast commitment to excellence have played a pivotal role in the Bank’s transformation journey.
He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, discipline, and vision that will continue to inspire us as we pursue our mission of building a stronger, more customer-focused institution.”
The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC express their sincere appreciation to Mr. Baptiste for his dedicated service and untiring commitment to the growth and transformation of the Bank.
His guidance and counsel have helped position Republic Bank Ghana as a stronger, more resilient financial institution serving the needs of its customers and communities.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba