Mr. Amine Bouabid, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Africa, has concluded a two-day official working visit to Ghana, reaffirming the Group’s strong commitment to the Ghanaian market and its mission to support economic growth through strategic partnerships, SME development, and customer-centric innovation.
During his visit, Mr. Bouabid, accompanied by the Group Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Othmane Alaoui, held high-level engagements with government officials, corporate clients, and key stakeholders of the Bank.
Bank strategy and regulatory alignment
A key highlight of the visit was a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, and his team, including Dr. Ismail Adams, Head of Banking Supervision.
Discussions focused on regulatory developments, the Group’s strategic vision for Bank of Africa Ghana, financial inclusion initiatives, and the Group’s continued commitment to supporting the stability and sustainable growth of Ghana’s banking sector.
Mr. Bouabid also met with Ghanaian business leader and member of the Presidential Committee on the Economy, Sir Sam Jonah, who shared valuable insights on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, drawing from his extensive leadership experience and current advisory role.
Strengthening business relationships
During meetings with existing and prospective clients, Mr. BOUABID reaffirmed Bank of Africa’s commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions that address the specific needs of large corporates, SMEs, and wealth management clients.
The business delegation was led by the Managing Director of Bank of Africa Ghana, Mr. Abderrahmane BELBACHIR, and included the Bank’s Regional Director for East Africa and Ghana, Mr. Kobby ANDAH; Executive Director, Business Development, Mr. William BOATENG; and Divisional Head, Business Development, Madam Theodora EGYIRBA KORSAH.
Bank of Africa reaffirms commitment to SME growth
Speaking to the media during a cocktail reception, Mr. Amine BOUABID emphasized the strategic importance of SMEs in Ghana’s economic transformation.
“SMEs represent the future of the country and are key to addressing unemployment challenges. Bank of Africa will continue to support SMEs in scaling up their businesses, contributing to local production and reducing reliance on imports of essential goods.”
He also encouraged Bank staff to continue delivering exceptional customer experiences while leveraging the Group’s financial strength to drive business growth and enhance profitability.
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