Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah has officially resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), effective immediately.
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. It was officially received by the Chief of Staff on February 4, 2025.
Hajia Abibata, one of the longest-serving Chief Executives of MASLOC, having served as Deputy CEO and later as the substantive CEO for a total of eight (8) years under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, described her tenure as a privilege to contribute to the growth and success of MASLOC.
She stated that she believes it is the right time to step down and allow new leadership to guide the organization.
The former NPP Parliamentary Aspirant for the Yendi Constituency expressed her profound gratitude to the board, management, and staff of MASLOC for their support and collaboration over the years.
In her resignation letter, Hajia Abibata wrote, “I am writing to formally resign from my position as Chief Executive Officer of the 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 organization.”
She further stated, “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 also extended her best wishes to the organization, its employees, and stakeholders, expressing confidence in their ability to sustain the achievements they accomplished together.
In an interview, the outgoing MASLOC CEO confirmed the authenticity of the resignation letter.
She expressed her deepest appreciation to the immediate past president, Nana Akufo-Addo, for his trust and confidence in her, allowing her to serve in prestigious positions as Deputy CEO of MASLOC from 2017 to 2021 and as substantive CEO from 2021 to 2025.
She described her appointments as a testament to Nana Akufo-Addo’s unwavering commitment to empowering and amplifying the voices of women in Ghana.
Source: Edmond Gyebi, Contributor
