President John Mahama has appointed a new 12-member governing board for the Bank of Ghana, with Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama as chairman and his deputy, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, serving as vice-chair.

The appointment, made in consultation with the Council of State and in line with the Bank of Ghana Act, was announced in a communiqué released by Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, on Wednesday, February 26.

The board includes Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, and deputy finance minister nominee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem. Other appointees are Nana Akua Ayivora, Emma Akua Bulley, Dr. Stephen Senyo Sapati, and Joseph W. Asamoah. The remaining members are Kizzita Mensah, Beatrice Feehi Annangfio, Evelyn Naa Checher Kwatia, and Mr. Augustine Fritz Gockel.

The appointments follow the swearing-in of BoG Governor Dr. Asiama and his deputy Dr. Mumuni by President Mahama on Tuesday, February 25, at the Jubilee House.