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Farihan Alhassan

Also known as: Mr. Alhassan · Ben Abdallah Alhassan

Managing Director of GCB Bank, overseeing infrastructure financing and customer promotion campaigns.

2026-05-102026-06-18

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Municipal Chief Executive, Ben Abdallah Alhassan, speaking to Joy News, said the Assembly is intensifying both short-term interventions and longer-term engineering solutions to address the persistent flooding challenge.

    Asokore Mampong Assembly deploys emergency team to curb flood-related deaths
  3. May 2026
  4. Business & Financial Times

    Speaking at the event, Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank, described the transaction as a clear demonstration of the Bank’s commitment to Ghana’s development priorities.

    GCB Bank empowers Timeline and Innovations with financing under big push agenda
  5. Joy Online

    aji Osman Inusah; His Eminence the National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu ; the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of GCB Bank PLC, Professor Joshua Alabi; the Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan

    GCB Bank backs Timeline & Innovations LTD with heavy-duty fleet to boost Ghana’s “Big Push” agenda
  6. Joy Online

    GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to financing Ghana’s infrastructure drive, as its Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan, emphasised that infrastructure remains the backbone of every economy at the handover of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovatio

    Infrastructure is the backbone of the economy — GCB Bank MD
  7. Business & Financial Times

    The Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, added that the Bank’s support forms part of its broader mandate to strengthen national cohesion through impactful partnerships.

    GCB Bank donates GHȼ5m in support of Black Stars
  8. Joy Online

    Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, emphasised football’s unique ability to inspire and unite Ghanaians, describing the World Cup as the world’s biggest sporting event and stressing the need for strong support for national teams.

    GCB Bank donates GH¢5 million to Black Stars ahead of World Cup
  9. Daily Guide

    Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, described the promo as a huge success, revealing that thousands of customers embraced the challenge throughout the five-month campaign.

    GCB Bank Flies Customers To FIFA World Cup
  10. Joy Online

    Objectives of “Pa To Pa” Campaign Explained Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, said the “Pa To Pa” campaign was launched in December with a simple but purposeful objective: to encourage customers to save toward meaningful life goals.

    Excitement peaks as GCB Bank ends “Pa To Pa” promo with thrilling grand finale draw
  11. Joy Online

    The Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, has commended customers for embracing disciplined saving habits, describing participation in the bank’s Pa To Pa Promo as “nothing short of incredible”.

    GCB Bank hails customer savings spirit as “Pa To Pa” promo delivers life-changing rewards
  12. Joy Online

    The event brought together key stakeholders and dignitaries, including Chief Risk Officer – Theophilus Aryee; Executive Head, Retail – Sina Kamagate; Managing Director – Farihan Alhassan; Liability Products Manager – Richard Wobil; representatives from Internal Audit and the Nati

    NLA commends GCB Bank for fair, transparent “Pa To To Pa” Promo Draw
Society

Asokore Mampong Assembly deploys team to prevent flood deaths

The News

The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly has deployed an emergency security task force comprising Ghana Police Service and Ghana National Fire Service personnel to reduce deaths and injuries from flooding. The team restricts access to dangerous crossings and evacuates residents during heavy rainfall, while the Assembly continues dredging storm drains and planning longer-term engineering solutions.

16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Asokore Mampong Assembly deploys team to prevent flood deaths

    The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly has deployed an emergency security task force comprising Ghana Police Service and Ghana National Fire Service personnel to reduce deaths and injuries from flooding. The team restricts access to dangerous crossings and evacuates residents during heavy rainfall, while the Assembly continues dredging storm drains and planning longer-term engineering solutions.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. GCB Bank finances 200+ machines for Timeline under Big Push

    GCB Bank has financed and handed over over 200 heavy-duty machines and equipment to Timeline and Innovations Company Ltd in support of Ghana's Big Push infrastructure programme. The bank has committed close to GHȼ5 billion toward the Big Push agenda and national infrastructure development.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 20 May

  1. GCB Bank funds heavy-duty fleet for Ghana's Big Push agenda

    GCB Bank has partnered with Timeline & Innovation Company Limited to commission a substantial fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to support Ghana's government infrastructure agenda under President John Dramani Mahama. The newly commissioned equipment includes tipper trucks, service vehicles, water tankers, flatbed trucks, bulldozers, graders, excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, and steel rollers.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GCB Bank commits to financing Ghana infrastructure development

    GCB Bank's Managing Director reaffirmed the bank's commitment to financing Ghana's infrastructure, emphasising infrastructure as the backbone of the economy. The bank is aligning its operations with national priorities, including supporting the government's Big Push programme and indigenous contractors.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. GCB Bank donates GHȼ5m for Black Stars World Cup preparation

    GCB Bank PLC has donated GHȼ5 million to support Ghana Black Stars preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Bank's Board Chairman stated that the donation reflects the Bank's commitment to sports development and national unity.

    13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 12 May

  1. GCB Bank donates GH¢5 million to Black Stars for World Cup

    GCB Bank has donated GH¢5 million to Ghana's national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with bank leadership emphasising football's role in unifying Ghanaians and describing the support as a strategic investment in national pride and Ghana's global image.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. GCB Bank rewards five customers with World Cup trip

    GCB Bank PLC rewarded five lucky customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its 'Pa-To-Pa' savings campaign, which rewarded customers who consistently deposited multiples of GH¢300 into their accounts.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 10 May

  1. GCB Bank concludes five-month savings promotion with grand finale draw

    GCB Bank ended its "Pa To Pa" customer reward campaign on May 8 with a grand finale draw at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, celebrating 50 outstanding customers and selecting five top winners to receive fully sponsored World Cup trips.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GCB Bank celebrates savings promo winners at grand finale event

    GCB Bank Managing Director Farihan Alhassan has commended customers for participating in the bank's five-month "Pa To Pa" savings promotion, which concluded at a grand finale on May 8 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The initiative, launched in December, was designed to encourage consistent saving for personal goals such as weddings, car purchases, and vacations.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NLA commends GCB Bank's fair, transparent promo draw execution

    The National Lottery Authority has praised GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness and transparency in executing the "Pa To To Pa Promo" campaign, which ran from December 2025 to April 2026. The NLA, which closely monitored the promotion under its regulatory mandate, confirmed it was satisfied with the conduct of the draw, conducted with integrity and accountability.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

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