BoG Governor urges traders to keep cedi notes clean as part of national clean-up drive

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has appealed to traders and market operators to adopt proper cash-handling practices and maintain cleaner trading environments to preserve the quality of Ghana's currency and protect public health.

Addressing participants during the clean-up exercise, the Governor said the Bank of Ghana's involvement was not only to support environmental sanitation but also to promote responsible handling of banknotes, particularly in markets where cash transactions remain widespread.

The Bank of Ghana has over the years intensified public education on proper currency handling, cautioning against practices such as stapling, writing on, folding excessively or storing banknotes in conditions that accelerate wear and tear.