
Ghana: Consolidated Bank Ltd enhances media relations
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG) in celebration of its fifth-year milestone, hosted a ‘CBG Meet the Press’ session in Accra. The event aimed to commemorate the bank’s impact over the years and enhance relationships with the media, as is customary each year.
The occasion gathered esteemed editors from various media houses, providing CBG with a platform to express gratitude and recount its noteworthy journey. Directors of the Bank were in attendance, alongside editors from a diverse array of media outlets.
The Managing Director of the Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD, Daniel Wilson Addo, narrated the Bank’s inspiring story marked by teamwork, determination, and resilience. He highlighted CBG’s significant role in supporting businesses, disbursing GHS 1.6 billion in loans to over 5,600 enterprises, with a specific focus on sectors such as energy, tourism, and agriculture.
CBG’s dedication to innovation was evident through the introduction of programs like the ‘CBG SME Adesua Series’ and streamlined loan processing, earning the Bank prestigious awards, including the ‘Euromoney Award for SME Market Leadership’ in 2022 and 2023.
Mr. Addo highlighted CBG’s dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with a specific focus on health and education. This underlined the bank’s broader impact on the community.
Looking ahead, Mr. Addo outlined plans to deepen investment in digitization, upscale support for SMEs, prioritize customer service, and enhance operational efficiency. The overarching ambition is to secure market leadership in SME financing while solidifying its status as a resilient financial institution.
Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG), fully owned by the Government of Ghana, operates as a universal bank with 114 branches across 13 regions of Ghana. The bank benefits from robust government support, a substantial SME client network, and a diverse pool of talent.