Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah has officially resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) with immediate effect.
Her resignation letter, dated January 31, 2025, was addressed to the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President and copied to the Secretary to the President. The Chief of Staff officially received the letter on February 4, 2025.
Having served as both Deputy CEO and later the substantive CEO for eight years under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Hajia Abibata described her tenure as a privilege to contribute to the growth and success of MASLOC. She stated that she believes this is the right moment for her to step down and allow new leadership to take over.
Gratitude and Reflections
The former NPP Parliamentary Aspirant for the Yendi Constituency expressed her deep appreciation to the MASLOC Board, management, and staff for their support and collaboration over the years.
“I am writing to formally resign from my position as Chief Executive Officer of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre with immediate effect. Over the years, it has been a privilege to serve and contribute to the growth and success of MASLOC. However, I believe this is the right moment for me to step down and allow new leadership to guide the organisation,” she stated in her resignation letter.
She further assured her commitment to a smooth transition, saying, “I am deeply grateful for the support and collaboration I have received from the Board, Management, and our talented staff. I remain confident in the continued success of MASLOC and will do everything possible during this transition period to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.”
Hajia Abibata wished MASLOC, its employees, and stakeholders continued success and expressed confidence that they would work hard to sustain the progress made during her tenure.
Confirmation of Resignation
In an interview, the outgoing MASLOC CEO confirmed the authenticity of her resignation letter. She extended her deepest appreciation to former President Nana Akufo-Addo for entrusting her with key leadership roles, first as Deputy CEO of MASLOC from 2017 to 2021 and then as the substantive CEO from 2021 to 2025.
She described her two appointments as a testament to Nana Akufo-Addo's commitment to empowering women and increasing female representation in leadership roles in Ghana.
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