President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
The brief but solemn ceremony took place at the Jubilee House, marking the commencement of Dr. Asiama’s tenure as head of the country’s central bank.
The ceremony also saw Dr. Zakaria Mumuni sworn in as the First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, with President Mahama administering the oath of allegiance, office and secrecy to the nominees.
While congratulating the two, President Mahama expressed belief in the abilities of Dr. Asiama and Dr. Mumuni to restore financial stability in the country, reminding the two governors to be conscious of the human and emotional aspects of the changing indices of the economy.
“To you, Governor and Deputy Governor, in discharging your mandate, you must go beyond mere technical considerations and act in full recognition that every statistic, every movement on a chart, and every shift in an index is more than just data. It is the pulse of an economy, it is a measure of resilience or distress, and it has a direct impact on our people. A dip in confidence in these indices may signal business on a brink, evolving market conditions, or changing household prospects.”
“Behind these numbers are real human beings, real human stories, people’s dreams, either nurtured or shattered, demanding not just your highly extolled analytical expertise, but empathy and foresight that acknowledge the profound human consequences of every decision you take.”, President Mahama stated.
In response, Dr. Asiama speaking on behalf of the two expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the Council of State for the confidence reposed in them to take up the responsibility of resetting Ghana’s fiscal policy.
He reassured President Mahama that they would serve with diligence to restore trust and rebuild confidence in Ghana’s economy.
“It is about restoring public trust, it is about rebuilding confidence, and it is about ensuring that Ghana’s economy is stable, innovative, and ready for the future. Through responsible financial sector governance, digital transformation, and sound economic policies, we will create an economic and financial system that is transparent, that is predictable, and that is stable.”
“Businesses will have the confidence to plan, and individuals will have access to a secure financial system that fosters growth and opportunity. As we take this oath of office, we do so with a solemn promise to the people of Ghana, and that is to serve with diligence, to serve with impartiality, and to serve with unwavering commitment to the mandate of the Bank of Ghana.”, Dr. Asiama added.
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Source: Afote Asomdwoe Laryea/ATLFMNEWS
