Elsie Addo Awadzi, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed the decision by its Second Deputy Governor Elsie Addo Awadzi to take an early retirement from the central bank, effective February 28, 2025.
Elsie Addo Awadzi was first appointed to the position on February 12, 2018, for a four-year term. She was later reappointed for a second term in February 2022, which was originally set to end in February 2026, in accordance with the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended.
Her decision to step down a year before the completion of her tenure has been accepted by President John Dramani Mahama, who expressed his gratitude for her service to the Bank of Ghana and the Republic of Ghana.
In a statement issued on February 10, 2025, the Bank of Ghana extended its appreciation to Elsie Addo Awadzi for her years of distinguished service and wished her well in her future endeavours.
As the Second Deputy Governor, Elsie Addo Awadzi was instrumental in implementing policies aimed at strengthening Ghana’s financial system.
She also contributed to regulatory frameworks, risk management strategies, and financial inclusion initiatives.
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