Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said that Ghanains have been blessed with a new leader at the Ministry.
He urged the entire staff of the Ministry and the new minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam to be courageous in the face of enormous challenges.
“I urge you to look ahead to the future courageously, despite the enormous challenges in the horizon. As II Timothy 1:7 counsels “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. Let us remain rooted in gratitude and be guided by faith for Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”
“In love and in faith, I am optimistic that the New MOF Office Complex which Parliament approved in December, 2023 will be completed on schedule. I am especially proud of the provision of key ancillary services such as daycare. I believe this will improve the office environment and impact significantly on your productivity,” he said in a statement.
He was replaced by the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry Dr Mohammed Amin Adams.
Mr Ofori-Atta told the staff of the Ministry to support Dr Mohammed Amin Adam after describing Dr Amin Adam as a smart, humble and inclusive leader.
In a statement, he said “The future is here with us as we are blessed with a new leader, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, who replaced the venerable Charles Adu Boahen and has been with us through some of the most difficult times. Let us all circle the wagons and ensure a blazing success for his stewardship.
“We all know him as a smart, humble and inclusive leader. Let me state with all humility that nothing would honour me and the ‘Office of the Minister’ more than for you to work with renewed diligence to guide Hon. Amin and our nation to the successful execution of the IMF-ECF programme to promote economic growth and transformation.”
He added “Together, we have weathered storms, surmounted challenges, and won key battles for the Republic. Reflecting on our journey, I am reminded of the work we have together done through the seven (7) Budget Statements we developed and implemented over the period.
“The three (3) Budgets before 2020 sowed the seeds, nurtured a remarkable rebound of growth and greatly stabilized the macro-economic turbulence we faced. This put the economy on a positive trajectory for a proper take-off. Indeed, your commitment and positive energy while we pursued the principles of irreversibility, fiscal responsibility and value-for-money were truly admirable.
“We reminded ourselves that we had only two fishes and five loaves for the monumental task ahead while ensuring a deliberateness of the preferential options for the poor and promoting private sector productivity. Since March 2020, our four (4) Budgets however, have focused on protecting lives, preserving livelihoods and recovering from the impact of the, that truly once-in-a- lifetime apocalyptic pandemic, COVID-19, as well as geopolitical upheavals. Indeed, amidst these poly-crises, we at MoF stood strong as the Midwives of the Republic to help ease the pain on our Fellow Citizens.
“Through prudent financial management and strategic allocation of resources, we have pursued initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth, promoting social welfare, and expanding infrastructural development. As a result of these efforts, our country has experienced remarkable progress. 1/ Ministry of Finance: Professional, Ethical, Efficient, Responsive-Transforming Ghana Beyond Aid.”