The Bank of Ghana has emphasized the importance of implementing innovative measures within the financial industry to cater to the evolving needs of the banking population.
This call to action aims to foster a strong and well-trained workforce, ultimately contributing to the stability and growth of the nation’s economy.
The Central Bank’s remarks came during the launch of the 30th Anniversary of the National Banking College, where the first Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, acknowledged the college’s role in equipping professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in the financial services sector.
He highlighted the interdependence between the development of the financial sector and the growth of the National Banking College, which has continuously adapted its programmes and partnerships to keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape, particularly in the realm of digitalization.
“This development is intertwined, with that of the development of the economy. As the financial sector develops, the banking college has also developed, coming up with programmes, and courses that have continued to shape the staff that work in the industrial revolution where digitalization is, to update its training programme, partnering with other key international organizations.”
Gloria Quartey, Principal of NBC, further emphasized the significance of leveraging technology to ensure the college can reach a wider audience, expand collaborations, and adapt to the ever-evolving needs of the banking population.
“We all know the extent to which technology has evolved in the past few years. And it’s very critical that we also evolve in that manner. Leveraging technology ensures that we can reach far more people, we can expand our collaborations and associations.”