The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has organized a financial literacy and public education program for traders and small business owners in Koforidua, as part of efforts to promote financial inclusion and responsible banking practices among Ghanaians.
The initiative, led by the Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection Department of the central bank, brought together market women, traders, and micro business operators from across the New Juaben Municipality.
Participants were educated on key topics including the importance of savings, safe use of digital financial services, loan management, and how to identify and avoid fraudulent investment schemes.
Officials from the Bank of Ghana emphasized that the program forms part of a broader national strategy to enhance financial awareness, build trust in the financial system, and empower small-scale entrepreneurs to make informed financial decisions.
According to the BoG, similar financial literacy campaigns are being rolled out across all regions of the country to strengthen public confidence in Ghana’s financial sector and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The central bank reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every Ghanaian, regardless of background or location, has access to the knowledge and tools needed to make sound financial choices and protect their hard-earned money.
