By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has held a high-level stakeholder consultation with Christian and Muslim leaders at the Bank Square in Accra as part of ongoing efforts to establish a regulatory framework for Non-Interest Banking and Finance (NIBF).
The meeting held on September 18, 2025, was led by Professor John Gatsi, Advisor at the Bank of Ghana, who represented the Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama.
Discussions focused on aligning with international regulatory standards, building strong governance structures, and creating avenues for both NIBF windows within conventional banks and the licensing of fully-fledged NIBF institutions.
Prof. Gatsi underscored the significance of NIBF in promoting financial inclusion, broadening economic opportunities, and offering consumers more choices while ensuring fairness and non-discrimination in the financial system.
Leaders from both Christian and Muslim communities welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation to the Bank for providing space for dialogue and collaboration on what they described as a transformative step for Ghana’s financial landscape.
The Bank of Ghana reiterated its commitment to building a financial system that is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of Ghanaians.
