The Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, has paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, during which he reaffirmed FirstBank’s commitment to deepening its investment in Ghana’s financial ecosystem, strengthening inclusion, and supporting the country’s broader economic transformation agenda.
The strategic meeting was held at the Bank of Ghana and attended by the First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, and the Governor’s Special Assistant, Mr. Korsi Dzokoto.
Mr. Alebiosu underscored FirstBank’s readiness to partner with the Central Bank in shaping the future of financial services in Ghana. He also commended the Bank of Ghana’s forward-looking approach and highlighted the importance of innovation-driven growth for the sector.
“FirstBank is fully aligned with Ghana’s national transformation agenda. Our commitment goes beyond financial intermediation and we are investing in a future where innovation drives opportunity, resilience strengthens institutions, and inclusion ensures that no segment of society is left behind,” he stated.
He emphasised that the Bank is strategically focused on expanding financial inclusion, strengthening SME support, and accelerating the rollout of technology-led financial solutions to households, traders, and underserved communities.
Touching on Ghana’s macroeconomic trajectory, Mr. Alebiosu acknowledged that the easing of interest rates presents new opportunities for improved loan repayment behaviour, healthier loan books, and enhanced real-sector productivity. He also stressed the vital role of development finance institutions in reducing the overall cost of credit and catalysing growth.
Touching on the Government’s emerging 24-Hour Economy initiative, he noted the importance of dependable and decentralised energy systems. According to him, small-scale, localised power solutions especially in industrial hubs could significantly drive Ghana’s light industrialisation efforts.
Mr. Alebiosu reiterated that FirstBank remains committed to deploying its expertise, capital, and digital capacity to help build a stronger and more resilient financial ecosystem that supports long-term national development. He was accompanied by Ms. Rosie Ebe-Arthur a Non- Executive Director of FirstBank Ghana, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana; and Mr. Osahon Ogieva, Deputy Managing Director.
On his part, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, commended FirstBank for its leadership and alignment with the nation’s economic priorities. He provided an outlook on the banking sector, describing 2025 as one of the most stable and encouraging periods in recent years, citing improved sovereign ratings, stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, and easing pressures across the sector.
Dr. Asiama reaffirmed the Central Bank’s commitment to addressing non-performing loans, strengthening weak balance sheets, and maintaining asset quality as a key regulatory priority.
“Our goal is to ensure a stronger, cleaner, and more resilient banking system capable of supporting Ghana’s next phase of economic expansion. With the stability we are seeing and the reforms underway, we believe the post-IMF era will mark the beginning of a more robust growth trajectory,” he noted.
The Governor also highlighted the importance of export-led growth and encouraged banks to scale up advisory services for Ghanaian businesses seeking to compete globally. Additionally, he urged financial institutions to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange to deepen transparency and improve governance.
Dr. Asiama further stressed the need for proactive regulation in the face of the rapid growth of Fintechs and announced that a national AI regulatory framework will soon be introduced to guide innovation while safeguarding consumers.
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