Absa CEO meets Ghana’s President, reaffirms commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic growth
Date: 2026-04-28
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Absa
Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic development
following a high-level meeting between its leadership and President John
Dramani Mahama.
The
engagement took place during a leadership visit to Ghana led by Absa Group
Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla, who was accompanied by Charles Russon.
Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the financial sector
and government to drive sustainable economic growth, financial inclusion, and
regional integration.
Absa
highlighted the role of Absa Bank Ghana in supporting the country’s economy
through initiatives in enterprise development, trade facilitation,
infrastructure financing, and sustainable finance aligned with national
development priorities.
The
bank also emphasized its broader pan-African strategy, which aims to connect
local businesses to regional and global markets, support small and medium-sized
enterprises, and enhance economic resilience through practical financial
solutions.
The
meeting underscored the importance of public-private collaboration in
translating policy objectives into tangible outcomes, with both sides
acknowledging the role of financial institutions in enabling inclusive growth
and long-term development.
Absa
reiterated its commitment to leveraging its regional expertise and local
presence to support Ghana’s development agenda and contribute to shared
prosperity across the continent.
