The newly established Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) will not receive any remuneration for their services, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed.

He made the announcement on Friday, January 16, while interacting with the media.

“As we speak, I am not certain about any remuneration. They are not permanent employees. Many of these people are already engaged in other activities. Some people are lecturing at universities and are already on the public payroll, so I am not aware of any additional remuneration for them,” he noted.

The advisory group, which comprises distinguished professionals who are not government employees, is tasked with liaising with President John Dramani Mahama on matters relating to economic policy.

The group has been inaugurated to provide expert guidance on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and the coordination of fiscal and monetary policy.

“What is certain is that they will keep a close eye on the economy and ensure that the policies being implemented benefit the generality of our people. They are not in here to make a quick buck,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stressed. They have been called upon to put their expertise at the disposal of the nation because we require a firm hand in the way our economy is managed, ”Mr Kwakye Ofosu said.

Members of the group include; private sector leader Kwame Pianim, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana and Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffuor, industrialist Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, private sector leader Ishmael Yamson, and former Deputy Minister for Finance and Trade Nana Oye Mansa Yeboaa.

Other members are former World Bank infrastructure specialist and agribusiness investor Mr Ato Brown; former Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Henry A. Kofi Wampah; economist and private sector leader Togbe Afede XIV; Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Stock Exchange Ms Abena Amoah; University of Ghana professor Prof. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour; and University of Ghana professor Prof. Patience Aseweh Abor.

In May 2025, the newly constituted Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was inaugurated. The ceremony took place on May 9, with board members, chaired by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs, being sworn in by Justice Abena Asuamah Oppong.

In his address, Minister Ablakwa briefed the Board on the Ministry’s progress, including ongoing reforms in passport processing, and highlighted the importance of the board members’ guidance and expertise.

The Advisory Board has been tasked with providing strategic counsel to ensure that the Ministry continues to function effectively and deliver on its mandate.

In a related development, Minister Ablakwa oversaw the first round of deliveries of Ghana’s new chip-embedded passports. On May 9, he joined Ghana Post to personally hand over passports to clients at their provided addresses, taking the opportunity to brief recipients on the proper handling of the new documents.

Delivery packages have been designed with tamper-evident seals to guarantee document integrity. The chip-embedded passports incorporate enhanced security features and fully comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

The development of the new passport platform was spearheaded by Biometric Travel Solutions, with Troskit and Ghana Post managing courier services under a 24-hour operational model.

Applicants experiencing address challenges can retrieve their passports from designated Ghana Post offices at no extra cost. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the public that Ghana Post will continue to ensure timely delivery of passports nationwide.