The Managing Director, Mr. Simon Dornoo made this declaration when he unveiled the anniversary logo to launch the Bank's diamond jubilee celebration at a colorful ceremony at the Bank's Head Office yesterday 23rd January, 2013.
Under the theme:" 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO GHANA, OUR CUSTOMERS, COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES " the celebration will reposition the GCB Brand and give back to society and acknowledge and reward loyal customers among others.
The programme attracted the members of the media, Executive Management, representation from the Board of Directors, Heads of Divisions and Departments and Area Managers from the Bank's administrative Zones.
The Managing Director recalled how the forebears in 1953 realized the need to achieve rapid economic transformation and also the denial of credit to Ghanaians by the then two expatriate Banks. This led to the Bank of the Gold Coast which later became Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd.
The Chief Transformation Officer, Mr. Samuel Sarpong outlined activities which start from April to June, 2013. These include a round table discussion among a representation of financial institutions in Ghana, community services, customer and shareholder appreciation, an awards night and Thanks giving service among others.
A cultural representation for the various regions was showcased and a corporate poem was recited.