The management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has terminated the appointments of over 100 staff members.
A termination letter to one of the affected employees read: “Management regrets to inform you that your appointment cannot be confirmed. Consequently, your employment with the Bank will be terminated effective Monday, June 23, 2025.
“In accordance with the terms of your appointment and the Bank’s policies, you will be paid one month’s salary in lieu of notice. Kindly ensure that all items belonging to the Bank currently in your possession are returned to the Human Resource and Capacity Development Department on or before Monday, June 23, 2025.”
The letter was signed by Thelma E. Randolph-Akushie (Mrs.).
BoG’s Justification
Meanwhile, the management of the central bank has justified its decision not to confirm the appointments of personnel recruited in December 2024.
According to Joy Business, the action followed a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the Human Resource and Capacity Development Department.
Citing an anonymous source, the report indicated that the assessment was based on “considered performance outcomes, alignment with the Bank’s values, and the potential to contribute meaningfully to its strategic objectives.”
The report noted that about 97 staff members did not have their appointments confirmed after their probation period. The bank explained that the exercise forms part of ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting strong institutional standards and implementing a human capital strategy consistent with its mandate to enhance financial and operational stability.
In a letter dated June 19, 2025, the Bank of Ghana informed the affected employees that their appointments would not be confirmed because they had not passed the assessment.
The central bank further stated that this decision followed the conclusion of its staff probation review, which primarily affected personnel engaged after December 7, 2024.
However, the Bank clarified that only a minority of the affected probationary staff had their appointments terminated.
NIA Contract Staff Let Go
In a separate development, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that all temporary staff on contract will not have their contracts renewed as part of an ongoing rationalisation programme.
In a memo dated June 11, 2025, the NIA stated: “The offer of all temporary employment to any individual will strictly be subject to the recommendations of Heads of Directorates/Units, the assessment of their performance in relation to the role they played during the period of their contract, and the approval of the Executive Secretary.”
The NIA further notified all temporary staff that their employment would end on June 30, 2025, unless they receive a new offer of temporary employment.
NADMO Requests Handover
In a related development, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has directed all Metropolitan and District Managers to hand over to newly appointed officers.
A circular issued to the affected managers instructed them to prepare and submit comprehensive handover notes covering key activities, assets, documents, and any outstanding matters.
-DGN online
