The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to promoting financial accountability and institutional excellence following a high-level courtesy call by a delegation from the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana.
The engagement, held at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, focused on strengthening professional standards within public institutions and deepening collaboration between the Institute and key stakeholders across the region. The discussions form part of broader efforts to reinforce sound financial governance practices as a foundation for sustainable development.
During the meeting, Dr. Amoakohene commended the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, for its distinguished role in regulating professional conduct, promoting ethical standards, and advancing excellence within Ghana’s banking and financial services sector. He acknowledged the Institute’s contribution to capacity building and its continuous efforts to ensure integrity and transparency in financial management.
The Minister emphasized that prudent financial administration remains indispensable to effective governance and responsible public resource management. He noted that strengthening financial discipline across public institutions is critical to enhancing service delivery, safeguarding public funds, and achieving the Ashanti Region’s socio-economic development objectives.
Dr. Amoakohene further stressed that strategic partnerships with reputable professional bodies are essential in building resilient and accountable institutions. He reiterated the Regional Coordinating Council’s readiness to collaborate closely with the Institute in areas such as professional training, institutional capacity development, and the adoption of best practices in public financial management.
He expressed sincere appreciation to the delegation for the visit and conveyed optimism about sustained engagement that will foster transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency within the region’s public sector.
The visit underscores the growing commitment of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council to leverage professional expertise in strengthening governance structures and advancing the broader development agenda of the region.
