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GCB Bank PLC employees have bolstered the library at Osei Tutu Senior High School in Akropong, Ashanti Region, by providing books and desktop computers to the institution. This initiative is part of the bank's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP), an employee-led effort aimed at positively impacting one million Ghanaians.

The project was initiated by staff from the SME Accra East Hub, SME Ashanti-Bono Hub, CMB Ashanti-Bono Suite, and other members of the Corporate and Commercial Banking Division (CBB). Upon assessing the school's library, which has a seating capacity of 260 students and can house up to 3,000 books, the team identified a significant shortage of resources.

The library currently holds roughly 450 books, many of which are outdated and inadequate for current academic demands. The team's focus was twofold: to enhance the library's physical book collection and improve its digital learning resources. Consequently, they provided a selection of new books and two desktop computers to support digital learning, research, and access to educational materials.

The project is anticipated to benefit approximately 4,000 students and the broader school community, promoting independent learning and a genuine interest in reading. Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfwo, Chief Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Officer of GCB Bank, emphasized that the SCIP is a reflection of the bank's commitment to social impact, stating that "our responsibility to the communities we serve goes beyond providing banking services."

For the project team, the choice to support Osei Tutu SHS stemmed from the necessity to augment educational materials and digital resources available to students. Management of the school expressed gratitude to GCB Bank and the volunteer employees for their contributions, noting that the new books and computers will markedly improve the library's ability to support teaching, learning, and research.

The intervention not only expands the school's learning resources but also underscores the employee-driven nature of SCIP, empowering GCB staff to directly contribute to educational and community development throughout Ghana. This project marks the 21st of 95 SCIP initiatives being carried out by GCB Bank employees across the country.