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Akufo-Addo approves ¢15.6bn for financial sector support

FMinister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s request for ¢15.6 billion to support the financial sector has been approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The money, according to the Minister is to protect monies of depositors’ of the failed financial institutions and also strengthen the financial sector.
A letter from the President’s Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante, confirmed the approval.

Thel letterquoted a memorandum to Parliament in which the Finance Minister was seeking the House’s approval for the said amount.

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