The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). During the ceremony, he emphasized the importance of agriculture in national development and urged the board to focus on supporting Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Dr. Forson announced plans to recapitalize the bank in 2026 to enhance its financial capacity. This is intended to improve support for farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural initiatives.
The new board is chaired by Mr. Kenneth Kwamina Thompson, with Mr. Edward Ato Sarpong as Managing Director. Other members include Hon. Andrew Dari Chiwitey, Mr. Siisi Essuman-Ocran, Hon. Dr. E. Prince Arhin, Hon. Misbahu Mahama Adams, Wing Commander Samuel J.A. Allotey, Mr. Courage Akanwunge Asabagna, and Mr. Abdul Nasir M. Saani.