The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has assured government’s commitment to ensuring a stable and resilient economy through prudent fiscal management and discipline.
Speaking as the Guest of Honour at the 14th Ghana Economic Forum 2025 held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, under the theme “Currency Stability – A Reset for Sustainable Economic Growth,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the Business and Financial Times for sustaining the forum as a vital platform for meaningful dialogue on Ghana’s economy.
She noted that currency stability and sustainable growth require long-term thinking and national discipline, cautioning against policies or actions that prioritize short-term gains at the expense of future prosperity.
“Previous generations recognized that selling one’s means of livelihood may bring a brief benefit, but ultimately it will lead to hardship. Short-term comfort should never come at the cost of long-term stability,” she said.
Referencing the recently launched Cedi@60 anniversary by the Bank of Ghana, the Vice President described the Ghana cedi as a symbol of national discipline, productivity, and the choices citizens make collectively.
“The value of the cedi is determined by hard work and trust from people and institutions. When the cedi weakens, it is not only economists who feel the pain—every household suffers the consequences. But when the cedi is stable, inflation slows, credit becomes cheaper, and households feel secure,” she emphasized.
She assured that the government’s ongoing measures, such as prudent expenditure cuts, strengthened internal controls, and sound financial management, are yielding positive outcomes.
She called on stakeholders to continue working together towards a stable and inclusive economic future.
Story By: Nana Antwi Boasiako
