GCB staff call on national chief Imam
Accra: A high-level delegation of GCB Bank PLC officials has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his Fadama residence in Accra.
The aim of the visit was to strengthen relations, formally introduce the bank’s new managing director, Farihan Alhassan, to the Muslim leader and express gratitude for his counsel and spiritual support over the years.
During the interaction, Mr Alhassan expressed his gratitude to the Chief Imam for the warm reception and acknowledged the key role the religious leader plays in fostering unity and development within and outside of the Islamic community.
He highlighted GCB’s commitment to supporting initiatives that aligned with community growth, financial empowerment and development.
“We recognise the immense influence and contribution of religious and spiritual leaders like the Chief Imam, who for decades has stood as an icon for peace and national development.
“As an organisation with a mission to catalyse socio-economic growth and development, we deem it prudent to engage and collaborate with stakeholders such as the Chief Imam to advance social well-being, drive economic development and also promote financial inclusion,” he added.
In response, the National Chief Imam congratulated Farihan Alhassan on his assumption of office as the MD of GCB Bank and commended him for paying a courtesy call on him.
The Chief Imam also urged the MD to lead the bank with integrity, fairness and strong values while also championing policies that benefit both individuals and businesses.
He prayed for Allah’s blessings and guidance for the MD’s tenure and for the bank’s continued success and partnership.
The delegation also presented 20 bags of rice, five bags of sugar, 10 cartons of Milo, 10 boxes of Lipton and five gallons of oil ahead of the Ramadan celebrations.
The delegation from the bank included Abraham Fergurson, Chief of Staff; Emmanuel Odartey Lamptey, Deputy Managing Director of Operations; Sina Kamagate, Executive Head of Retail Banking; and Kwabena Yeboah, Head of HR, among other staff members.
GCB Bank PLC is a leading player in Ghana’s banking industry, with 184 branches, 340 ATMs complemented by various innovative digital solutions.
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