The Management of Cape Coast Technical University received a delegation from GCB Bank PLC to discuss potential areas of collaboration and institutional advancement on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

The CCTU delegation was led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, alongside Prof. Emmanuel Kwaw, the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Anthony H. Turkson, the Registrar; and Mr. Kwabena Owusu, the Director of Finance. Representing GCB Bank PLC were Mr. Farihan Alhassan, the Managing Director; Mr. Anthony Sowah, the Central Regional Manager; and Mr. Owura Opoku, the Branch Manager for Accra Central.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Ayim Boakye stressed the importance of stronger collaboration between academia and industry, noting that universities must align with industry demands to adequately prepare students for the contemporary job market. He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to building a productive relationship with GCB Bank PLC.

The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted the University’s accommodation challenges and shared management’s vision of increasing student enrolment from about 7,000 to over 10,000 through the “Operation 4K” initiative. He expressed confidence that a partnership with GCB Bank PLC would contribute positively to achieving this goal.

Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Richmond Yeboah, the Vice Dean for the Directorate of International Programmes and Institutional Linkages, proposed the establishment of a mini-GCB branch on campus to serve the growing University community and surrounding areas within the Cape Coast North Constituency.

The Director of Finance, Mr. Kwabena Owusu, also raised concerns about technical difficulties associated with the GCB Banking App and the Automated Teller Machine on campus, calling for prompt intervention to improve service delivery.

In response, Mr. Farihan Alhassan reaffirmed GCB Bank PLC’s dedication to supporting education, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment nationwide. He expressed the bank’s readiness to partner with the University in initiatives that would directly benefit students and staff.

The meeting, held at the University’s Council Chamber, focused on innovation, education, entrepreneurship, and development opportunities for staff and students. Both parties described the engagement as a promising step toward a long-term and impactful partnership.

The meeting ended on a positive note, marked by cordial interactions and renewed commitment from both institutions to work together toward innovation, empowerment, and national development.

Source: Directorate of Public Affairs