GCB Bank has reaffirmed its strong commitment to financing Ghana’s infrastructure development, with Managing Director Farihan Alhassan stressing that infrastructure remains the backbone of every economy.
He made the remarks at the commissioning and handover of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovation Company Limited, as part of efforts aligned with the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme.
Mr. Alhassan said the bank is deliberately aligning its operations with national priorities, particularly in supporting large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at bridging Ghana’s development gap.
The equipment handed over included tipper trucks, service trucks, water tankers, flatbeds, bulldozers, graders, excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, steel rollers, and tyre rollers.
He explained that GCB Bank is positioning itself as a truly Ghanaian financial institution by backing indigenous contractors to deliver long-term infrastructure and economic growth.
According to him, the bank has committed substantial financial resources to the Big Push agenda and continues to stand firmly “shoulder to shoulder” with clients involved in national development projects.
Mr. Alhassan noted that the partnership with companies such as Timeline Innovation is also meant to demonstrate the bank’s capacity to enable large-scale infrastructure delivery while showing what it means to be a GCB Bank client.
He highlighted the broader socio-economic impact of the support, saying the deployment of about 200 heavy-duty vehicles is expected to create significant employment opportunities, with ripple effects reaching families and communities across the country.
Beyond direct employment, he added that many more livelihoods would benefit through the wider value chain connected to infrastructure operations.
The Managing Director also praised Timeline Innovation for its performance, disclosing that recent site visits showed the contractor was ahead of schedule, with project completion timelines now expected to move from 2028 to 2026.
He commended the company’s leadership for what he described as bold and efficient execution, assuring them of GCB Bank’s continued support from project start to completion. He stressed that the bank does not withdraw funding once it commits to a project.
Mr. Alhassan further expressed optimism that strong local contractors like Timeline Innovation could grow into major continental players, calling for sustained efforts to build Ghanaian companies capable of competing at scale.
He reaffirmed GCB Bank’s commitment to supporting clients throughout their development journey, noting that the bank will continue to play a central role in financing infrastructure that drives Ghana’s economic transformation.