Held at the University of
Ghana Sports Stadium, the landmark edition attracted customers, corporate
partners, staff, families, and members of the public. What began as a
post-pandemic staff wellness initiative has evolved into one of Ghana’s most
prominent corporate health platforms, blending fitness, business visibility,
and networking.
Participants set off on the
now-traditional early morning walk at 6:00 a.m. along designated routes before
converging at the stadium, which transformed into a vibrant, festival-style
gathering featuring interactive brand activations, games, live music, and
networking opportunities.
Beyond the fitness element,
the event hosted a curated Vendor Exhibition showcasing businesses across
aviation, agriculture, fashion, healthcare, food and beverage, and other
sectors. The exhibition provided meaningful exposure for participating
businesses while reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to supporting business
growth alongside health and wellness.
A vision
that has endured
At the inaugural edition,
Managing Director of the Bank, Mr. Daniel Asiedu, underscored the Bank’s
long-term intent: “This initiative was designed to endure. From the outset, our
commitment has been to embed wellness into our corporate culture for the long
term. Ten editions later, the Health Walk has delivered on that vision, growing
in scale and impact with each quarter.”
The Health Walk Committee
Chairperson, Mrs. Akyaa Afreh Arhin Addo-Kufuor, traced the programme’s origins
to rising health risks associated with lifestyle, particularly during the
COVID-19 period. “We recognised the need to respond proactively to sedentary
work patterns and lifestyle conditions. What began as an internal intervention
was intentionally expanded to include customers and the wider public. Each
edition builds on the last, and the 10th reflects our commitment to continuous
improvement.”
Strengthening
institutional partnerships
The milestone edition also
drew strong institutional participation. Administrator of the Minerals
Development Fund, Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, praised the initiative as a
platform that fosters both wellness and collaboration. “We have supported
previous editions and are pleased to be part of this milestone. Initiatives
like this promote wellness while creating space for meaningful partnerships
that benefit our communities.”
Mrs. Addo-Kufuor noted that
reaching ten editions reflects deliberate planning and sustained institutional
commitment. “As a quarterly fixture now woven into Ghana’s corporate calendar,
the Health Walk demonstrates that meaningful engagement with customers and
communities is not a campaign, but a commitment.”
Looking
ahead
With momentum firmly
established, the Bank says it will continue expanding both the Health Walk and
its broader impact agenda. “Expect more from OmniBSIC Bank this year, in our
core business, our CSR initiatives, and the Health Walk itself. We are
committed to raising the bar across all fronts,” she added.
About OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited
OmniBSIC Bank is a fully-fledged universal bank formed through the
merger of the erstwhile OmniBank and Sahel Sahara Bank. The merger was driven
by the Bank of Ghana’s banking sector consolidation programme introduced in
2017, which included increasing the minimum capital requirement nearly fourfold
from GH¢120 million to GH¢400 million.
The merger is considered one of the most successful in Ghana’s
financial services industry, largely due to the similarities in business models
and size of the two institutions, as well as the willingness of stakeholders
(management, staff, and directors) to embrace the unification. This synergy
positioned the new entity as a significant player in Ghana’s banking ecosystem.
OmniBSIC has since reinforced its corporate governance structures and
invested in infrastructure to align with the Bank of Ghana’s regulatory
standards. The Bank is committed to upholding the highest levels of integrity,
transparency, and accountability, and creating a reliable framework for
customers to conduct their banking activities with confidence and convenience.
Headquartered in Accra’s Airport City, OmniBSIC Bank operates a
network of 41 business locations across Ghana. It offers a comprehensive suite
of products, services, and digital solutions tailored to the needs of corporate
clients, SMEs, and individuals, while actively supporting the communities in
which it operates.
To ensure the delivery of an exceptional banking experience, the Bank
invests heavily in technology and employee development reflected in its
rigorous staff selection process and comprehensive capacity building
programmes. OmniBSIC Bank has undergone a comprehensive transformation,
achieving improvements across all key areas, including financial performance.
It has received numerous accolades, such as:
·
Outstanding
Transformative Bank of the Year- Ghana Corporate Finance Awards and Gala
Dinner, 2025
·
Fastest Growing
Digital Bank of the Year — Digital Innovation Award, 2025
·
Best Corporate Bank
Ghana — Global Banking and Finance Review, 2025
·
Most Improved Bank for
Customer Service Engagement — Africa Bank 4.0 Awards, 2025
·
Bank of the Year –
Ghana Business Standard Awards, 2024
·
SME Bank of the Year –
Ghana Credit Excellence Awards, 2024
·
Best Ghanaian-Owned
Emerging Brand – Made-in-Ghana Awards, 2024
·
Best Corporate Bank,
Ghana – Global Banking and Finance Awards, 2024
·
Best Bank in Ghana –
Ghana Business Awards, 2023
·
Fastest Growing
Corporate Bank, Ghana – Global Banking and Finance Awards, 2023
OmniBSIC
Bank is currently ranked 29th on the Ghana Club 100 list by the Ghana
Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). The
Bank is a proud member of the Ghana Deposit Protection Scheme.
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