By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO
Managing Director-GCB Bank PLC, John Kofi Adomakoh, has paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his palace in Accra ahead of this year’s Homowo festival.
The visit aimed to strengthen ties, seek Ga Mantse’s support in creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and express gratitude for his previous support over the years.
According to Mr. Adomakoh, GCB Bank, being a locally rooted institution, prioritises community engagement and collaboration. By regularly connecting with stakeholders across the country, including esteemed traditional leaders like the Ga Mantse, the bank seeks to foster a harmonious environment conducive to growth, peace and cleanliness in the cities. This, in turn, drives the bank’s own development and success.
“GCB Bank is an indigenous bank. We operate within the community; the community is part of our stakeholders and, through our values of collaboration and growth, we find it necessary to get in touch with the community from time to time; so, all over the country we touch home with our chiefs – and that is why we are here today,” he stated.
“The GA mantse courtesy call is also to seek his support for an enabling environment of peace and tranquility, keeping our cities clean, because it is only through these ways that the bank also develops,” he added.
Mr. Adomakoh highlighted GCB Bank PLC’s commitment to corporate social responsibility – particularly in health, youth development and sports. He mentioned the bank’s support for Azumah Nelson’s academy, creating opportunities for young people.
The GCB Bank PLC team donated GH¢100,000, 20 packs of water, 10 packs of soft drinks, 2 bottles of Castle Bridge and 1 bottle of Black Label to the Ga Mantse.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II commended GCB Bank PLC for their support, emphasising the importance of maintaining peace, educating youth and collaborative growth while encouraging continued engagement and recognition of the Ga Traditional Council.
“Firstly, we would like to express our gratitude to them and hope that other businesses may take inspiration from their good deed. We want them to understand that business will run successfully when the nation naturally preserves its peace. We ask that this act not only be performed out of regard for tradition, but also so we have a positive relationship and you continue to question us about our difficulties on a regular basis,” he mentioned.
“If we look at our community and young people, it’s likely that the future is quite unpredictable. For this reason, you need to make sure they attend school and receive an education in order to protect their future. If these things happen it will serve as a symbol of what GCB stands for, and we will acknowledge it,” said King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.
