GCB Bank appointed to committees for Ghana’s participation in global trade exhibitions

GCB Bank has been named to the National Planning Committee and various technical sub-committees that will oversee Ghana's involvement in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026. The appointments were made by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and pertain to Ghana's preparations for the global trade and investment exhibition.

The Bank will lead the Budget and Fundraising Committee, co-lead the Marketing and Publicity Committee, and contribute to the Business and Investment Committee. The selection of GCB Bank is attributed to its history of supporting Ghana-China commerce, exporter development, stakeholder interaction, and prior national trade endeavors.

Furthermore, the Bank has nominated Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame, Head of State-Owned Enterprises and Afro-Asia Banking Department, to represent GCB Bank on the National Planning Committee for the CIIE 2026, the Specialised World Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia, and the Green X Expo 2027 in Yokohama, Japan. These committees will oversee Ghana's participation in the exhibitions, which aim to foster trade, investment, and international business alliances.

Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame expressed her gratitude for the Ministry's trust in GCB Bank, stating that the appointments underscore the Bank's dedication to facilitating cross-border trade and providing opportunities for Ghanaian businesses to access international markets. She further noted that international trade events like the China International Import Expo and the World Expo offer Ghanaian businesses the chance to interact with buyers, investors, and strategic allies, while simultaneously expanding their reach in global markets.

GCB Bank has been strengthening its support for international trade over the years through its Africa and Asia Corridor strategy, which involves offering financial services, fostering business partnerships, and assisting exporters in accessing regional and global markets.