Bank of Ghana launches community banking reforms as Governor announces transition from rural banks @ 50th anniversary celebration
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has announced major reforms to Ghana's rural banking sector, including its transition to community banking and the introduction of urban community banks, describing the changes as essential to expanding financial inclusion and supporting economic development.
Dr Asiama paid tribute to the late Dr Amon Nikoi, the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana who introduced the rural banking concept in 1976, describing his vision as one that fundamentally transformed financial services in Ghana.
Speaking at the Rural Banking@50 celebration and the transition to Community Banking event held at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, July 16, Dr Asiama said the reforms would ensure that community-based financial institutions continue to serve the needs of Ghanaians while adapting to changing economic realities.
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