A four-man delegation from the GCB Bank PLC, led by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr Linus Kumi paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu at the Naval Headquarters, on Thursday 3 October 2024.
The visit was to formally express the bank’s appreciation to the Navy following a successful completion of a three-day boot camp organized for some staff of the bank.
The boot camp, held at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) Nutekpor, from 26 – 28 September 2024, provided participants from GCB Bank PLC with a unique opportunity to engage in various physical and strategic exercises designed to foster teamwork, resilience and enhancing leadership skills.
In an interaction with the CNS, Mr. Kumi highlighted the importance of such initiatives in promoting personal and professional growth within the bank. “Our partnership with the Ghana Navy has not only helped our staff develop vital skills but has also reinforced our commitment to teamwork and excellence,” he stated.
During the boot camp, participants engaged in a range of activities, from physical training exercises, navigation, boat ride, among others, which were designed to challenge their limits and encourage collaboration. According to the Mr Linus Kumi, feedback from employees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing how the experience has improved their morale and strengthened bonds among them.
The CNS on his part, congratulated the team for successfully completing the program and emphasized the importance of team building for corporate bodies. He praised the bank’s commitment to employee development, noting that the boot camp experience would enhance collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills as well as reduce and lessen pressure at their various offices.
The CNS expressed the Ghana Navy’s gratitude for the opportunity to work with GCB Bank PLC, underscoring the importance of public-private partnerships in fostering growth and development within Ghana. He called on other corporate organizations to emulate the GCB Bank PLC’s gesture.
