Our productivity and output will increase in equal measure – BoG Staff

Secretary to the Board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Sandra Thompson has, said that the productivity and output of the BoG staff will increase in equal measure following the commissioning of the new headquarters, The Bank Square.

On behalf of the staff of the central bank, Madam Thompson thanked Governor Dr Ernest Addison and his two deputies for ensuring the construction of the new headquarters, The Bank Square in Accra.

Delivering her vote of thanks after the commissioning of the headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, November 20, Sandra Thompson said “we thank you for moving us from our current 67-year-old cramped and overcrowded accommodation to this wonderful edifice, we are beginning to feel like people who work at Wall Street, everything about us will change from today including the way we walk and the swag with which we will come to work.

“For that, we thank you governor and your deputy governors. we promise that our productivity and output will increase in equal measure.”

Governor Dr Ernest Addison for his part said that The Bank Square, was designed with the future in mind and stands as one of the most important modern civic landmarks in the city of Accra and for that matter, our nation.

This building, he said, will play a pivotal role in shaping Ghana’s identity as leading force in Africa’s financial ecosystem, symbolizing Ghana’s growing influence as an economic powerhouse on the world stage.

By commissioning this product of the imagination of an internationally celebrated architect, Sir David Adjaye, a proud son of Ghana, “we are boldly affirming our commitment to investing in the nation’s future. His architectural firm, Adjaye Associates, has created this enduring masterpiece—one designed to withstand the test of time and serve as a beacon of Ghana’s revitalization for generations to come,” Dr Addoison said.

Architecturally, he added, The Banl Square is a bold statement of Bank of Ghana’s enduring presence and authority in the financial landscape. Clad in durable stone, the building symbolizes permanence and resilience, much like ancient monuments that have withstood the test of time.

“This material not only conveys the Bank’s stature but also requires minimal maintenance and supports the building’s sustainability goals. This architectural form
reflects the Bank’s role as a regulatory authority and affirms its importance within the
nation’s economic framework.

“Standing at 100 meters, it is not only the tallest building in Ghana, but also the most sustainable EDGE Advanced structure of its size in the country and in the sub-region. This landmark complex is entirely powered by its own harvested solar energy, setting a new standard for environmentally conscious civic and public buildings across Africa. Together,
the four buildings will accommodate over 2,500 staff and alongside offices and public banking facilities, there is a currency museum, conference and press amenities, 1,500 seat auditorium and rooftop terraces. Despite all the innovative features of the building, by acquiring the services of local partners, the Management of Bank of Ghana has ensured
that the value for money assessment of this project can boast of a lower cost per square
meter than comparable projects in Accra.

“In addition, the construction of THE BANK SQUARE has provided an invaluable opportunity for hundreds of local workers to upskill their trades and crafts. It has equipped them with expertise to create buildings that set new standards in sustainability and craftsmanship, positioning them at the forefront of modern construction in Africa.
16. Your Excellency, this is a civic building in the heart of Accra, that is designed to honour, shape and celebrate the future of Ghana. This state-of-the-art facility will foster creativity, collaboration, and efficiency, and undoubtedly it will enhance productivity in the Bank and further drive our success. We envision this building as a hub for innovation, where
more groundbreaking ideas will be born and nurtured. It will be a place where our new generation of officials will thrive and achieve new heights in modern central banking.”