Deputy Finance Minister Honourable Thomas Ampem Nyarko on July 8 inaugurated the Board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC) and Board of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).

The GDPC Board is chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah.

Honourable Thomas Ampem Nyarko entreated the Board to safeguard the deposits of ordinary Ghanaians and strengthen public confidence in the financial system.

On his part, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah assured of the Board's commitment to providing effective leadership and strengthening the deposit protection scheme.

He revealed the Board’s intention to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, among other strategies.

The other members of the Board include Galahad Alex Andoh, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation; Mr. Prosper Ayinbilla Awuni, representing the Ministry of Finance; Benjamin Amenumey; and Paul Kwasi Agyemang.

Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund

The eight-member GIIF Board to be chaired by Mr. Franklin Mensah, has been tasked with prioritize the identification and funding of bankable infrastructure projects that have the potential to attract both local and international investment to advance sustainable economic growth and development.

In response, Mr. Franklin Mensah assured that the Board will be results-driven and committed to delivering on its mandate.

He expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the confidence reposed in the team.

Other members include GIIF Chief Executive Officer Nana Dwemoh Benneh, Hon. Theresa Lardi Awuni, Dr. Eric Afful, Hon. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, Ms. Harriet Anewenah, Ms. Linda Quaynor, and Nana Ansah Kwao IV.