- Dr. Opoku-Afari commended GHIB on its 65th anniversary
- He highlighted the challenges facing African economies
- He praised GHIB for its resilience and continued support
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has recognized the Ghana International Bank (GHIB) as a strategic asset to Ghana and the wider African continent.
In a keynote address at the CNVERGE conference, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, First Deputy Governor of the BoG, commended GHIB on its 65th anniversary and its contributions to the region’s economic development.
Dr. Opoku-Afari highlighted the challenges facing African economies, including the impact of global shocks, rising inflation, and debt vulnerabilities.
He praised GHIB for its resilience and continued support for trade and economic growth during these difficult times.
The BoG official emphasized the importance of addressing the trade finance gap in Africa, noting that closing this gap could generate significant economic growth.
He highlighted GHIB’s role in supporting importers and exporters in the region and its potential to contribute to the closing of the trade finance gap.
The CNVERGE conference provided a platform for GHIB to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing African trade.
Participants from over 60 corporates, sovereigns, and banks attended the event, including high-level representatives from central banks in West Africa.
Ghana International Bank has a long history of supporting the economies of Ghana and Africa.
Through its services in treasury and global markets, trade finance, corporate and institutional banking, retail and small business banking, correspondent banking, and payment solutions, GHIB aims to foster trade, promote business growth, and drive sustainable economic development.
