2nd Deputy Governor encourages students to think beyond waiting for employment

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has encouraged students to think beyond waiting for employment.

She urged them to build, create, and explore opportunities around them, from initiatives like Fugu Wednesday, introduced by HE John Dramani Mahama, to ventures that can scale beyond the borders, using AI as a tool to market and grow.

"The future we want will not happen by chance. It will be designed by leaders who choose responsibility, inclusion, and impact. As we continue this conversation, I’d love to hear from you: How are you using AI in your field, and how can it be used more responsibly to create real opportunities?" she said during an event held at the Ghaha Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

She further stated that returning to GIMPA, this time not as a student but as an alumna and keynote speaker, was truly special.

From sitting in lecture halls to standing on that stage, the journey has come full circle, she said.

"My message was simple but urgent: Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of enterprise in Ghana, but it is leadership that will determine whether that future is inclusive, trusted, and sustainable.

"Across finance, agriculture, healthcare, and beyond, AI is already transforming how we work and make decisions. "

But, she said, technology alone is not enough.

"We must build systems that are fair, accessible, and designed to include everyone, especially the many small businesses and entrepreneurs who drive our economy," she said.