GCB donates GH¢1m to support children of fallen patriots

In a moving demonstration of corporate compassion and national solidarity, a delegation from the GCB Bank PLC, led by the Managing Director (MD), Farihan Alhassan, last Friday, donated GH¢1,000,000.00 to the Children’s Support Fund at the Presidency. 

The support is towards the upkeep of the children of the eight men who lost their lives in the helicopter crash.

President John Dramani Mahama received the delegation in an atmosphere filled with a deep sense of reflection and quiet dignity as words gave way to meaning, and gestures spoke louder than speeches.

This national initiative has been set up to care for the children and families of the eight gallant men, who tragically lost their lives on August 6, 2025, in a helicopter crash while on a national assignment.

In his remarks, Mr Alhassan emphasised the bank’s deep sense of duty to stand with the bereaved families during such a painful time.

“We honour the courage of these men not just in words, but through meaningful support for those they left behind.

“This underscores the bank’s commitment to national solidarity and compassion, especially in times of loss.

The Children’s Support Fund will help provide education, health care, and emotional care for the affected children,” he said.

President Mahama expressed gratitude to the bank for the thoughtful gesture, describing it as a true act of patriotism.

This symbolic act of giving was not merely a financial contribution - it was a message: the nation remembers, and it cares.

Others

Present during the visit were the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama; the Special Aide to the President, Joyce Bawah Mogtari; the Chief Financial Officer of the GCB Bank PLC, Socrates Afram; the Executive Head of Corporate Banking, Linus Kumi, and the Head of Credit Risk, Edward Sasu Adofo, among other key members of staff from the bank and the Presidency.