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Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku

Also known as: Dr Dzoboku · Dr Benjamin Dzoboku

Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku — Managing Director of Republic Bank Ghana, prioritizing mortgage financing and addressing housing affordability challenges.

2026-05-112026-09-19

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, has urged the youth to make deliberate use of their time and talents, cautioning them against allowing social media and other distractions to consume hours that could be invested in building their future.

    ‘Use your time wisely’ — Republic Bank MD advises youth
  3. Joy Online

    Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC Managing Director, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, believes Ghana’s development challenge is less about a lack of resources and more about the discipline with which those resources are managed and utilised.

    Discipline can turn Ghana around overnight — Republic Bank MD
  4. Joy Online

    Long before he occupied the corner office of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku spent his childhood days in the cattle fields, leading herds and learning lessons in discipline, observation and leadership that he says continue to influence him to this day.

    From cowboy to Republic Bank MD – Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku tells it all
  5. Joy Online

    Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC is putting mortgage financing back at the centre of its growth strategy, with Managing Director, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, saying the move represents a return to the institution’s original purpose.

    Why Republic Bank is betting big on mortgages
  6. Joy Online

    The Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, disclosed this in an interview on Joy FM’s Personality Profile, hosted by Lexis Bill, on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

    Republic Bank targets 42% mortgage market share by 2026 year-end
  7. Joy Online

    Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC was represented by Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, the Managing Director, together with members of the Bank’s Executive Management.

    Republic Bank Ghana, UPSA sign strategic MoU to advance professional development and industry-academia collaboration
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Republic Bank Head Office, Managing Director of Republic Bank PLC, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, said the partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to investing in its human resources.

    Republic Bank, UPSA sign MOU to strengthen staff skills and industry-academia collaboration
  9. August 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, said the partnership reflects the Bank’s longstanding commitment to helping Ghanaians achieve their homeownership aspirations at a time when affordability remains one of the country’s

    Republic Bank deepens commitment to homeownership with nationwide JoyNews Habitat Fair partnership
  11. Joy Online

    We are confident that her expertise will contribute meaningfully to the Bank’s continued growth and strategic ambitions.” Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku added, “Mrs.

    Republic Bank Ghana PLC appoints Elsie Enninful-Adu as Non-Executive Director of the Board
  12. Joy Online

    Managing Director of Republic Bank Ghana, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, has identified affordability as the major challenge confronting Ghana’s housing sector, rather than the availability of housing units.

    Housing affordability, not supply is Ghana’s biggest challenge – Managing Director of Republic Bank

Today

  1. Republic Bank MD urges youth to use time wisely

    Republic Bank Managing Director Dr Benjamin Dzoboku has urged young people to make deliberate use of their 24 hours daily and talents, and to avoid allowing social media and other distractions to consume time that could be invested in building their future.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Republic Bank MD says Ghana needs discipline, not just resources

    Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC Managing Director Dr Benjamin Dzoboku argues that Ghana's main challenge is not a lack of resources but a lack of discipline in how those resources are managed and utilised. He contends that a society governed by discipline, order and responsibility could achieve dramatic transformation in a relatively short period.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Republic Bank MD traces roots from cattle herding to banking

    Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, grew up herding cattle in a village near Battor in the Volta Region before pursuing a banking career. He credits his early experiences with cattle—which involved long days of observation and exposure to leadership among the animals—with shaping lessons in discipline and leadership that continue to guide him today.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Republic Bank refocuses strategy on mortgage financing

    Republic Bank is prioritizing mortgage financing as part of its growth strategy, with MD Dr Benjamin Dzoboku describing it as a return to the institution's original purpose. The bank currently holds more than 38 per cent of the mortgage market, with expectations to reach 40–42 per cent by year-end.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Republic Bank aims for 40-42% mortgage market share by end 2026

    Republic Bank (Ghana) is targeting 40-42 per cent of Ghana's mortgage market by end-2026, building on its current market share of more than 38 per cent. The bank's renewed focus on mortgage financing reflects its decision to reconnect with its original mandate as a mortgage finance institution.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Republic Bank Ghana and UPSA sign collaboration MoU

    Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to collaborate on professional development, knowledge exchange, and institutional capacity building. Under the partnership, UPSA will deliver specialized training and a Continuing Professional Development programme for Republic Bank employees.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Republic Bank and UPSA partner on staff training and development

    Republic Bank PLC and the University of Professional Studies, Accra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen industry-academia collaboration, focusing on professional training and Continuing Professional Development programmes for the bank's employees to strengthen their competencies and workplace performance.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Republic Bank expands Habitat Fair to boost homeownership access

    Republic Bank has partnered with Multimedia Group to expand the JoyNews Habitat Fair across Ghana, aiming to provide prospective homeowners with improved access to finance and housing resources. The fair will extend to Accra, Kumasi and Ho, addressing affordability challenges identified as a key barrier to homeownership in the country.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Republic Bank appoints Elsie Enninful-Adu as non-executive director

    Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Elsie Enninful-Adu as Non-Executive Director, effective 3rd August 2026, following Bank of Ghana approval. Enninful-Adu brings over 30 years of financial services experience spanning investment management, private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ghana housing crisis rooted in affordability, not shortage

    Republic Bank Ghana's Managing Director has identified affordability as Ghana's main housing challenge rather than supply, citing low household incomes, high borrowing costs, and land litigation as key barriers despite a housing deficit estimated at 1.8 million units in 2015. He stressed that closing the gap requires coordinated effort from government, financial institutions, developers and other housing sector stakeholders.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Republic Bank inaugurates boreholes in Upper East, Northern Regions

    Republic Bank has commissioned two mechanized borehole water projects in Pwalugu and Dingoni, providing clean water to underserved communities. The initiative was inspired by a JoyNews documentary showing residents competing with animals for water and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Republic Bank supplies water systems to two Volta Region schools

    Republic Bank Ghana PLC has handed over mechanised electricity and solar-powered water systems to Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region, ending years of water shortages affecting 2,969 students combined.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Republic Bank installs solar boreholes at two Volta schools

    Republic Bank has commissioned mechanised electric and solar-powered borehole systems at Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region, addressing years of water scarcity at both institutions as part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Taviefe Senior High School receives solar-powered borehole from bank

    Republic Bank Ghana commissioned a mechanised solar-powered borehole at Taviefe Senior High School to address the school's water crisis. The Volta Regional Minister noted the region requires about 900 boreholes to meet demand for potable water and called on other corporate institutions to support communities and institutions facing water challenges.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

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