Ministry of Finance, Ghana highlights new EBID office opening and AfDB partnership

Dr. Patrick Nomo Chief Director Ministry of Finance Ghana
Dr. Patrick Nomo Chief Director - Ministry of Finance Ghana
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The Ministry of Finance, Ghana, has announced recent developments involving regional financial collaboration and support for employment initiatives. The updates were shared through a series of posts on the Ministry’s official Twitter account.

On December 1, 2025, the Ministry posted: “Finance Minister Inaugurates EBID’s First Regional Office in Côte d’Ivoire

Finance Minister and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated the bank’s first regional representative office in https://t.co/6J52bsUTNS“. This marks a significant step in expanding the presence of EBID within West Africa.

Later that day, another update highlighted ongoing cooperation with international partners: “Government of Ghana and AfDB Sign Grant Agreement to Support Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion

The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the African Development Bank, AfDB as it advances its national transformation https://t.co/jvfkg4G4yJ“. The agreement aims to promote job creation among women and youth while fostering social cohesion.

A third post was made on December 4, 2025: “https://t.co/1aVygukkZ0”, though no additional context was provided in this message.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson serves as both Ghana’s Finance Minister and Chairman of the Board of Governors for EBID. The Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development is a key institution supporting economic integration across West Africa. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a major financier for development projects throughout Africa, frequently partnering with governments such as Ghana’s to address issues like unemployment among vulnerable groups.



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