The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has inaugurated the Board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC).

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on July 7, 2025, he emphasised that one of the core mandates of the GDPC is to safeguard the deposits of ordinary Ghanaians and strengthen public confidence in the financial system.

The newly inaugurated Board is chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama. Other members include Galahad Alex Andoh, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation; Prosper Ayinbilla Awuni, representing the Ministry of Finance; Benjamin Amenumey; and Paul Kwasi Agyemang.

Dr Asiama expressed gratitude to His Excellency the President and the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the confidence reposed in the Board.

He also assured the public of the Board’s commitment to providing effective leadership and strengthening the deposit protection scheme.

Dr Asiama further noted that the Board will promote transparency, uphold good governance, and adopt innovative tools to improve the Corporation’s operations.

Additionally, he highlighted the Board’s plans to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, among other strategies, to enhance the Corporation’s service to the public.



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