By Stanley Senya
Accra, Feb. 18, GNA – The leadership of GCB Bank Plc has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his residence in Accra.
The visit was to formally introduce the newly appointed Managing Director (MD), Mr Farihan Alhassan to the revered spiritual leader, foster goodwill and highlight the Bank’s unwavering commitment to the Chief Imam and Muslim community.
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 figures 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 benefited 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.
However, the bank donated some food items to the Chief Imam in the light of the upcoming period of Ramadan, the items included, twenty bags of rice, five bags of sugar, ten cartons of milo, five cartons of oil, and five cartons of Lipton.
The delegation from the Bank included Mr Abraham Fergurson, Chief of Staff, Mr Emmanuel Odartey Lamptey, Deputy Managing Director of Operations, Mr Sina Kamagate, Executive Head of Retail Banking, and Mr Kwabena Yeboah, Head of HR, among other staff members.
GNA