Ekoué Djro Glokpor has been officially installed as the new Director of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) for Togo. The ceremony took place on November 6, 2026, at the bank's main agency in Lomé. The event was presided over by Minister of Finance and Budget, Georges Essowè Barcola, in the presence of BCEAO Governor, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, and Minister of Economy and Strategic Monitoring, Badanam Patoki.
Glokpor's appointment is based on his 30 years of experience within the institution. He joined BCEAO in 1996 and has held various positions, including Director of Accounting and Management Control from 2015 to 2022. He was also Director General of Organization and Information Systems before becoming an advisor to the Governor in 2024. Governor Brou emphasized the importance of loyalty, professionalism, integrity, and sense of responsibility in Glokpor's new role.
The new Director's priorities include promoting financial inclusion through increased use of the instant payment platform and strengthening partnerships with banks, electronic money establishments, and microfinance institutions. He aims to facilitate access to financing, support healthy credit, and contribute to the development of the private sector. Glokpor also plans to focus on staff cohesion, improving working conditions, and valorizing competencies.
Minister Barcola expressed confidence in Glokpor's abilities, citing his contribution to the examination of banking regulation texts and the convention of the Banking Commission. He highlighted the expected role of BCEAO in supporting the government's roadmap through expertise in finding adapted financing conditions for state projects.
Glokpor expressed his gratitude to the Governor and Togolese authorities for the trust placed in him. He reaffirmed his commitment to consolidating BCEAO's reputation for excellence and strengthening its role as a financial advisor to the state. The Director aims to position the national direction as a strategic partner in implementing the government's economic orientations.
The ceremony concluded with a gesture of recognition from the staff to Governor Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, who was offered a sculpture titled "Regards de lumière 2". The artwork symbolizes benevolence, trust, and hope. Glokpor's vision is one of institutional continuity, summarized as "Men pass, but institutions remain".
The installation of Ekoué Djro Glokpor marks a new chapter for BCEAO-Togo. Key priorities for the new Director include promoting financial inclusion, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to the development of the private sector. The bank aims to become an innovative and resilient central bank serving the populations and sustainable development of the economies of the Union.
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- Ekoué Djro Glokpor has been installed as the new Director of BCEAO-Togo, with a mandate to promote financial inclusion and strengthen the bank's role as a financial advisor to the state.
