Ghanaian Diaspora and ex-Diaspora members currently resident in Ghana can now contribute to the country’s socio-economic development with better financial management through a recent partnership with GHL Bank.
The partnership was sealed at a ceremony to make GHL Bank the official bank of Ahaspora Young Professionals, a group of resident and non-resident Ghanaians that have lived and worked outside the country.
The group intends to mobilize and use their knowledge, skills and resources to make Ghana a better place to live.
Under this partnership, the bank presents opportunities for members of Ahaspora to network better for career advancement, housing and the fulfilment of life-long aspirations with the range of services it can offer them.
Kojo Addo Kufuor, Executive Director of Business at GHL, who led the GHL Bank team, said this was part of the many partnerships and opportunities the bank seeks to enable resident and non-resident Ghanaians reap benefits of their hard work and investments.
“Usually, people who work and earn in other places or have investments home fear that their funds may be misappropriated. Among other difficulties are the high freight and cargo transport costs, home ownership and the security of their investments and valuables…we are allaying their fear under this partnership with various special product offerings to meet these challenges,” Kojo declared.
Kwamena Budu, Head of Corporate Communications and Brand Management at GHL Bank, said that the bank has opened online networks that will enable the Ahaspora network conduct transactions both locally and internationally, among others.
“Members who have expressed interest in building or buying houses back home can rely on GHL Bank to provide the support with the various mortgage products and other services to minimize the burden the process comes with.”
Christabel Dadzie, Founder and Chair, Ahaspora Network, thanked GHL Bank for the wide platform.
She reiterated that “the Diaspora can contribute a great deal to the country if given the required support and structures.”