GCB Bank honoured for Excellence in Project Delivery at 2025 PMEA

GCB Bank has received top recognition at the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA), winning “Bank Project of the Year” and being adjudged 1st Runner-Up for Overall Project of the Year for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Platform Implementation.

The awards were presented during the National Project Management Conference held from 23 to 25 July at Aqua Safari Resort, Ada. The event, hosted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana Chapter, brought together project professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation and best practices in project delivery.

The Bank’s USSD project was recognised for its strategic impact, technical execution, and contribution to financial accessibility. According to the GCB Project Management Office (PMO), the nomination process was rigorous yet rewarding, providing valuable insights, benchmarking opportunities, and exposure to global standards.

The PMO expressed its deepest gratitude to Managing Director Farihan Alhassan and all teams involved for their support. “This recognition reflects our shared commitment to excellence and transformation,” the team noted.

These awards affirm GCB Bank’s strength in project execution and digital innovation, while further enhancing its reputation among stakeholders and opening up opportunities for future growth.

GCB Bank PLC is a leading player in Ghana’s banking industry, with 184 branches, 340 ATMs, and a host of banking agents spread across the length and breadth of the country. As Ghana’s premier indigenous bank, GCB Bank has, since its establishment in 1953, been described as a systemic bank with significant contributions to Ghana’s growth across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, agriculture, commerce, and others. 

The Bank has transformed itself into one of Ghana’s most modern financial institutions, particularly in terms of digital payment platforms, and has consequently strengthened its corporate reputation both locally and internationally. Its relationship with stakeholders is delivered on a platform of trust, support, and collaboration, anchored by its brand promise: “Your Bank for Life”.