President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to assume the role of Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State.
The nomination comes after the current Governor Dr. Ernest Addison formally requested to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement, effective March 31, 2025.
Dr. Asiamah, who previously served as Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2016 to 2017, brings a wealth of expertise in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, and has dedicated over 23 years to serving in various capacities at the central bank.
During his tenure at the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Asiamah was instrumental in implementing sound monetary and exchange rate policies, ensuring financial system stability, and driving initiatives to promote economic growth.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
