OmniBSIC Bank Ghana has successfully held the ninth edition of its quarterly Health Walk, reaffirming its commitment to promoting wellness, social connection, and community empowerment among staff, customers, and the public.

The event, one of the most anticipated on the bank’s annual calendar, brought together employees, customers, vendors, and fitness enthusiasts from across the country in what has become a blend of exercise, enterprise, and community engagement.

Chairperson of the OmniBSIC Health Walk Committee, Akyaa Arhin Addo-Kufuor, said the steady growth of the initiative reflected the bank’s broader purpose beyond banking. “Every edition has surpassed the previous one. What started as a wellness activity for staff has now become a national event that attracts people from Kumasi, Takoradi, and other parts of Ghana. It shows the kind of impact we’re making not only in banking but in people’s everyday lives,” she said.

She explained that the Health Walk was introduced to raise awareness about the dangers of sedentary lifestyles, particularly among professionals. “We realised that many of us spend long hours at our desks, and it was important to remind ourselves and others that health must come first. The walk is our way of encouraging regular exercise and balance, even in demanding work environments,” she added.

For many participants, the event represents a new form of community-centred corporate engagement. A long-time customer of the bank, Richard Adjei, described the initiative as a demonstration of the bank’s human-centred approach. “It is refreshing to see a bank driving change in such a humane way. OmniBSIC is not just about deposits and loans anymore; it is about creating an impact where people live and work,” he said.

Beyond fitness, the Health Walk has evolved into a vibrant community fair, offering small businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services free of charge. Mrs Addo-Kufuor said this inclusive approach has been among the initiative’s most rewarding outcomes. “We do not charge vendors to participate. They come, they sell, and they connect with new customers. It is our way of giving back to the business community and helping enterprises grow,” she explained.

She noted that the initiative has strengthened the bond between OmniBSIC and its clients, enhancing the bank’s image as a progressive institution. “The Health Walk has brought us closer to our clients and the public. When people think about wellness events in Ghana today, they think about OmniBSIC. That is the standard we have set,” she said.

Mrs Addo-Kufuor revealed that preparations were already underway for the tenth edition of the walk in 2026, which she promised would be “bigger, livelier, and more engaging, a true reflection of the bank’s growth and values.”