South Dayi chiefs endorse Dr. Asiama’s appointment as BoG Governor

The Chiefs and people of South Dayi District/Constituency have expressed  their heartfelt appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the appointment of Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

In a statement issued and signed by Togbega Atikpladza Agbi Yao VIII ,Paramount Chief, Kpalime Traditional Area,Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII ,Paramount chief of the Peki Traditional Area,Mama Tormelo IV ,Regent of Tongor Traditional Area and Togbe Akudompey XI ,Paramount Chief of Kpeve Traditional Area said this important decision reflects a commitment to excellence and recognizes the exceptional qualifications, experience, and track record that Dr. Asiama brings to this vital role.
Pride in local heritage
South Dayi comprises four traditional areas, namely Peki, Kpalime, Kpeve, and Tongor.
Dr. Asiama hails from Kpalime Duga, one of the seven towns under the Kpalime Traditional Area, further strengthening the connection between local heritage and national progress.

Dr. Asiama is widely regarded as one of the  leading economists, with a wealth of experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation, and economic research.

He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK, and has spent over two decades working at the BoG in various leadership capacities.
Between April 2016 and January 2018, he served as 2nd Deputy Governor of the BoG, playing a key role in formulating monetary and financial policies to ensure macroeconomic stability.
His tenure saw significant improvements in exchange rate policies, liquidity management, and overall financial sector regulation.
Dr. Asiama’s deep knowledge of Ghana’s economic landscape positions him well to lead the BoG in steering the country’s financial future.
His nomination signals a continuity of efforts to stabilize the economy while ensuring sustainable financial sector reforms.

His key areas of expertise include monetary and exchange rate policy formulation and implementation, banking sector regulation and supervision, economic research, strategic financial decision-making, risk management, and digital banking regulation.
His leadership is expected to introduce innovative policies that align with global financial trends while addressing Ghana’s specific economic needs.

Dr. Asiama’s appointment is a testament to the recognition of merit and competence, and it is believed to inspire confidence among stakeholders in the financial sector.
The Chiefs and people of South Dayi stand in full support of Dr. Asiama as he discharges his responsibilities.

They urged all Ghanaians to rally behind him, setting aside partisan interests to collectively work towards the prosperity of the nation.

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