The Business and Financial Times (B&FT), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, has paid a courtesy call on Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC to strengthen collaboration and align strategic priorities for the 2026 business year.
The engagement, part of B&FT’s annual stakeholder outreach, focused on expanding cooperation in business, youth engagement and digital transformation.
Dr. Acquaye expressed appreciation to the bank for its consistent support of the B&FT brand, particularly through corporate partnerships, noting that the visit was also to evaluate service delivery and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration.
Outlining key initiatives for the first quarter, Dr. Acquaye highlighted B&FT’s “Outstanding Brands” publication, which showcases companies’ strategic commitments and value propositions to the public.
He also announced a month-long focus on women in business in March to coincide with International Women’s Day, featuring a curated list of influential women and corporate female leaders.
A major area of discussion was youth engagement and the shift toward digital platforms. Dr. Acquaye observed that evolving consumer behaviour, particularly among young people, requires institutions to rethink how they communicate and deliver services.
“If you want to connect with the youth, you have to understand that their world is digital,” he said, adding that B&FT is repositioning its platforms to reflect this reality.
He disclosed that the company is accelerating its digital transformation strategy, running a hybrid model that combines its traditional newspaper with vibrant online and social media platforms.
He further highlighted the upcoming Youth Economic Forum, which will bring together about 1,000 students at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), creating opportunities for financial institutions to engage directly with young people on financial literacy and account acquisition.
Management of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, led by Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, the Managing Director, and supported by Ferguson Ofori-Atta, Chief Finance Officer, and Genevieve Aboney, Manager, Marketing and Communications, welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with B&FT.
Dr. Dzoboku commended B&FT for its sustained contribution to Ghana’s business and financial ecosystem and welcomed the renewed focus on youth engagement and digital transformation.
He noted that Republic Bank’s strategic agenda strongly aligns with initiatives that promote financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mortgage accessibility and inclusive digital banking solutions, particularly for young people and women-led enterprises. He emphasised the Bank’s readiness to deepen collaboration in ways that deliver measurable value to customers and the broader economy.
“Our strategy is anchored on purposeful collaboration that drives digital transformation and expands opportunities for young people and businesses”, Dr. Dzoboku added.
The bank expressed interest in exploring partnerships that align with its strategic focus areas, including digital banking, mortgage financing and youth-oriented financial solutions.
The courtesy call underscored the shared commitment of both institutions to innovation, brand visibility and supporting Ghana’s evolving financial and digital ecosystem.
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